NEW YORK (AP) — Three Israeli-American brothers, including two of the most successful luxury real estate brokers in the United States, were convicted of sex trafficking Monday after a five-week trial over accusations that they drugged and raped scores of women they had dazzled with their wealth and opulent lifestyle.

The verdict came after 11 women testified in Manhattan federal court that they were sexually assaulted by one or more of the brothers: twins Oren and Alon Alexander, 38, and Tal Alexander, 39. All three shook their heads as the jury foreperson said “guilty” 19 straight times, a powerful reckoning that could put them behind bars for the rest of their lives.

Tal Alexander dropped his head into his crossed arms. Their stunned parents sat in the gallery behind them. Alon Alexander’s wife shielded her face with her hand and appeared to fight back tears.

Judge Valerie E. Caproni set sentencing for August 6. The brothers, jailed since their 2024 arrests, will appeal the verdict, their lawyers said.

“We believe in our clients’ innocence, and we’re not going to stop fighting until we prevail, and we believe that we will one day prevail,” defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo said outside the courthouse.

US Attorney Jay Clayton lauded the verdict as vindication for victims of crimes that often go unreported and unpunished.

Marc Agnifilo Addresses Media Following Conviction of Alexander Brothers pic.twitter.com/Dj9HrfBgea — Daniel Mael (@DanielMael) March 9, 2026

Marc Agnifilo Addresses Media Following Conviction of Alexander Brothers pic.twitter.com/Dj9HrfBgea

— Daniel Mael (@DanielMael) March 9, 2026

“The truth is sex trafficking and other federal sex offenses are present in many walks of life, and we have not done enough to root it out,” Clayton said in a statement.

Dozens of women say they were drugged and assaulted

The verdict........

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