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hree wealthy brothers with ties to Miami Beach and New York's luxury real estate scene have been arrested on federal and state charges for sexual assault crimes. Oren and Alon Alexander, twins, along with their older brother Tal, used their status, wealth, and influence to lure dozens of women into isolated settings where they were repeatedly drugged, raped, and exploited over the course of more than a decade.
According to Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, the brothers would use their fame, money, and power to commit these crimes. "Rape is about having power or control over another person," she said during a press conference. The brothers were arrested on Wednesday and are each facing sex trafficking charges.
Their cousin, Ohad Fisherman, who is still at large, is also accused of being involved in the alleged crimes. Federal investigators allege that the group committed violent acts against dozens of victims, leveraging their wealth and access to luxury accommodations to carry out their crimes.
A grand jury in the Southern District of New York has issued a superseding indictment against the Alexander brothers, alleging they orchestrated sexual assaults. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams stated that the brothers also procured drugs such as cocaine, mushrooms, and GHB, which were provided to the victims in connection with the assaults.
The arrest of the Alexander brothers stem from a joint investigation by the Miami Beach Police Department and the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, with assistance from the FBI's Miami office. The investigation revealed that the brothers used their wealth and influence to lure women into isolated settings where they were repeatedly drugged, raped, and exploited.
One victim reported being invited to a barbecue at Alon Alexander's home in 2016, where she was held down by Fisherman while the brothers raped her. Another victim reported being invited to Oren Alexander's residence in 2017, where she was raped after refusing to have sex with him.
Tal Alexander is also facing an additional charge of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. The brothers are scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday and Thursday for their initial appearances.
The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office praised the courage of three women who came forward to expose the alleged crimes. "We all want to thank the brave women who courageously stepped up and came forward," Rundle said, adding that investigators hope other victims will now feel secure enough to share their experiences.
Oren Alexander is facing three counts of sexual battery, including one charge involving multiple perpetrators. Alon Alexander made his initial appearance in Miami-Dade bond court on Thursday, facing a charge of sexual battery with multiple perpetrators. Tal Alexander is being held at Miami's Federal Detention Center.
The investigation into the alleged crimes was led by the Miami Beach Police Department and the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, with assistance from the FBI's Miami office. The case has sparked widespread shock and outrage, particularly given the brothers' wealth and influence in the luxury real estate market.
