Alexander brothers convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked real estate world

Three brothers, including two prominent luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex trafficking after a five-week trial in which 11 women testified; prosecutors said more than 60 women have accused them.

Three brothers were convicted of sex trafficking after a five-week trial in New York. Two of the men had worked as luxury real estate brokers and the third worked in the family’s private security business. Prosecutors presented testimony from 11 women and said more than 60 women have reported being assaulted. The trio also faces multiple civil lawsuits. Key points: - A jury returned criminal convictions after a five-week trial that included testimony from 11 accusers. - Prosecutors said they presented messages and other records and reported that over 60 women have accused the brothers. - The defendants are twins Oren and Alon Alexander, 38, and Tal Alexander, 39; two had careers in luxury real estate. - The brothers face about two dozen civil lawsuits, including a public claim by television personality Tracy Tutor. Summary: The convictions resolve the criminal charges reported in the trial but the defendants remain subject to ongoing civil litigation. The report did not detail sentencing or other procedural dates. Undetermined at this time.