Defense claims accuser's text undermines rape allegations against Alexander brothers
Attorneys for the Alexander brothers revealed they only learned on Friday about a text message the accuser sent to one of the alleged attackers.
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Attorneys for the Alexander brothers revealed they only learned on Friday about a text message the accuser sent to one of the alleged attackers.
Two luxury real estate agents and their brother are facing federal sex trafficking charges, accusing them of violently raping and secretly drugging multiple women.
Two luxury real estate agents and their brother were arraigned in federal court Friday on sex trafficking charges. Prosecutors said they've spoken to more than 60 alleged victims of Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander so far.
The judge ruled the rape accusation against the brothers would have taken place too long ago, falling outside of the state's statutes of limitations.
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Sex trafficking suspect Oren Alexander accidentally flown to New York, delaying court appearance
Sex trafficking suspect Oren Alexander accidentally flown to New York, delaying court appearance
His brother Oren Alexander, who faces similar charges, had his federal bond hearing postponed until next week.
His twin brother Oren Alexander had his pre-trial release hearing postponed until next week.
Teri Hornstein reports Oren and Alon Alexander, along with their older brother, are charged with federal sex crimes.
Teri Hornstein reports Alon and Oren Alexander, who along with their brother are accused of sex crimes, are seeking to be released on bond. Their attorneys have filed paperwork to move Monday's hearing to Friday.
Alleged accomplice Ohad Fisherman posted bond and is set to be released on Friday.
Steve Maugeri reports they were transferred from state to federal custody early Thursday morning. They are expected to have a pre-trial release hearing on Friday.
Steve Maugeri reports Alon and Oren Alexander remain in custody, but their lawyers are finalizing their bond. Ohad Fisherman who was also charged in the sex crimes investigation could bond out of jail on Thursday.
Ohad Fisherman was named in Florida state charges and is accused of taking part in a 2016 sexual assault.
Ohad Fisherman was out of the country when the brothers were taken into custody. He will be arraigned in Miami on Wednesday.
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Judge Lody Jean will determine if they will be released on bond.
Steve Maugeri reports the judge in the case said the state charges against the brothers are different than the federal ones they are facing and it will be more difficult for them to get bond in federal court.
Twin brothers Oren and Alon Alexander will formally hear the charges against them and a judge will determine if they will be let out on bail before the trial begins.
Older brother Tal Alexander, 38, also had a bail hearing Friday in Miami federal court and was granted no bond.
Chelsea Jones reports a judge said she approves of the pre-trial release condition for Oren and Tal Alexander and will sign off on them Monday if their lawyer can guarantee the personal surety funds are there.
The Alexander twins, both 37, were ordered to be held without bond by Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Mindy Glazer.
Ted Scouten reports twin brothers Alon and Oren Alexander, along with their older Tal, are accused of raping, drugging and sex trafficking dozens of women.
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