Amidst a high-profile trial set to unfold in Manhattan, defense attorneys for three brothers are preparing to challenge the credibility of numerous witnesses. The defendants, two of whom are prominent luxury real estate brokers, are facing serious allegations that have captured public attention.
In legal documents submitted to the federal court, the defense team has indicated their strategy to expose falsehoods among the testimonies through the use of photographs and text messages. This assertion comes as the trial, overseen by Judge Valerie E. Caproni, approaches its scheduled start date of January 5. Judge Caproni, however, mentioned the possibility of postponing the trial until May to ensure ample time for addressing legal complexities.
Prosecutors are gearing up for a trial that could span six weeks, while the defense anticipates needing up to a week to present their case. The three accused—Oren, Tal, and Alon Alexander—remain in custody without bail, as they face accusations from over 60 individuals who allege sexual assault by at least one of the brothers. Legal representatives for the Alexanders have firmly denied these allegations.
Oren and Tal Alexander, renowned for their sales of high-end properties across New York City, Miami, and Los Angeles, are alleged to have leveraged their affluence and influence to perpetrate assaults from 2002 to 2021.
In Thursday’s court submissions, defense attorneys claimed to have uncovered evidence that challenges the narratives of nearly all identified witnesses. They expressed skepticism about the truthfulness of upcoming testimonies, citing potential motives like financial gain or personal circumstances.
According to the defense, some witnesses are reluctant to acknowledge consensual interactions with the Alexander brothers. The legal team has requested permission from the judge to present certain cross-examination evidence to prosecutors at the last possible moment, arguing for the defendants’ right to “confront witnesses with the element of surprise.”
Judge Caproni has yet to make a ruling on this request.
