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New York City – Testimony in the federal sex trafficking trial of real estate agents Alon Alexander, Oren Alexander, and Tal Alexander revealed harrowing details of a 2017 alleged assault in Colorado. A witness testified Monday in a Manhattan courtroom that she was drugged and raped by twin brothers Alon and Oren Alexander while on a trip with friends.
Details of the Alleged Assault
The witness, whose name is being withheld due to the nature of the allegations, told the jury she met Alon and Oren Alexander at a nightclub in January 2017 while celebrating her senior year of high school. According to her testimony, Alon Alexander singled her out, commenting “That’s hot” upon learning she was 17 years old. He then allegedly exposed her abdomen without consent and offered her drinks, which she believes were drugged.
The witness described feeling disoriented after consuming the drinks, stating her head felt “heavy” and later, as if her body was “severed” from her brain. After being invited to an afterparty, she and her friends arrived at a hotel room where they found no other people present. Alon Alexander then allegedly sexually assaulted her, and she witnessed Oren Alexander on top of another friend in a separate bed.
Did You Know? The Alexander brothers are accused of 12 counts of sex trafficking, and assault.
The witness testified that after the assault, she saw blood on the floor and began to clean it up, apologizing to Alon Alexander for the bleeding. He allegedly told her she should “never apologize” for that. She also stated that her friend had to physically prevent Oren Alexander from sexually assaulting her.
Evidence Presented by Prosecutors
Prosecutors presented a message allegedly sent by Alon Alexander to Oren Alexander after the incident, reading: “I took down a 17-year-old.” The witness, who has also filed a civil suit against the brothers, stated her motivation for the suit was not financial, as her father is a billionaire, but rather to “take something from them that I know they don’t want to give.”
Expert Insight: Allegations of this nature, involving wealth and power dynamics, often face challenges in prosecution due to the complexities of establishing consent and overcoming potential intimidation of witnesses. The presentation of direct communication, like the message read in court, can be a critical component of the prosecution’s case.
The witness’s brother also testified, corroborating that she had told him about the 2017 assault approximately one month after it allegedly occurred.
Trial Proceedings
The trial, presided over by U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni, continued Monday despite a request from the defense to pause proceedings due to a juror being hospitalized with the flu. Judge Caproni denied the request and replaced the juror with an alternate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Alexander brothers accused of?
Alon Alexander, Oren Alexander, and Tal Alexander are accused of 12 counts of sex trafficking and assault.
When did the alleged assault described in court take place?
The alleged assault took place in January 2017 in Colorado.
What did prosecutors present as evidence?
Prosecutors presented a message allegedly sent by Alon Alexander to Oren Alexander, stating: “I took down a 17-year-old.”
As the trial continues, it remains to be seen what further evidence will be presented and how the jury will weigh the testimony and allegations against the Alexander brothers.
