Federal prosecutors in New York have formally requested life sentences for Oren Alexander, Alon Alexander, and Tal Alexander, three brothers convicted this year of orchestrating a two-decade-long campaign of sexual violence against more than 70 women. The prosecutors filed a sentencing memorandum on Wednesday, arguing the brothers’ crimes were of “extraordinary magnitude” and demonstrated a deliberate pattern of predation.
The U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan described the case as a yearslong conspiracy involving drugging, coercion, and repeated rape, with victims lured through promises of luxury and influence. Eleven accusers testified during the trial, which concluded in April with guilty verdicts on 10 counts, including sex trafficking, rape, and sexual exploitation. One accuser recounted being drugged at a New York City club, waking up naked on a bed with Alon Alexander, who she said forcibly prevented her from leaving before assaulting her. She testified that when she refused, he told her, “You already did.”
The defendants, once prominent luxury real estate brokers known as the “A Team” for high-ticket sales and celebrity clientele, have maintained their innocence. Their attorneys filed a sentencing submission on Tuesday requesting 15-year prison terms, arguing the brothers are not a danger to society. Prosecutors countered that the scale of abuse—spanning from the early 2000s through 2021—demanded the harshest possible penalty. Sentencing is scheduled for October 27.
Core allegations and timeline
Prosecutors allege the brothers began assaulting women as teenagers, with the pattern intensifying as they gained wealth and social influence. They reportedly used their real estate connections and private security company to entice victims to luxury events, parties, and travel, where they were drugged and assaulted. The government identified at least 70 victims who reported being raped or sexually abused by one or more of the defendants. The prosecution’s memorandum described the brothers as “serial rapists” who violated victims repeatedly over years.
Defense arguments and claims of innocence
Attorneys for the brothers submitted a filing stating they “steadfastly maintain their complete innocence” of all charges. They acknowledged in their submission that the brothers had apologized for conduct they deemed “insensitive toward the feelings of certain women at certain times,” but insisted no criminal acts occurred. The defense has not publicly detailed a counter-narrative to the prosecution’s timeline or the volume of accusers, instead focusing on the claim of wrongful conviction.
Legal and procedural context
The brothers were convicted on 10 felony counts, including sex trafficking, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years. Federal sentencing guidelines allow for life imprisonment in cases involving aggravating factors such as the number of victims, the use of coercion, and the duration of the conspiracy. The sentencing memoranda from both sides—filed this week—will guide U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer, who is set to preside over the sentencing hearing later this month.