Jury deliberating at sex trafficking trial of the Alexander brothers, real estate’s 'A Team'

March 5, 2026 - 19:27

A Manhattan federal jury has begun deliberations in the closely watched sex trafficking trial of real estate scions Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander. The brothers, known in luxury real estate circles as the 'A Team', are accused of leveraging their wealth and social status to recruit and coerce young women for a commercial sex venture.

Prosecutors outlined a pattern where the defendants allegedly used their opulent lifestyle as a lure. Their pursuit of sexual encounters, described as frequent and aggressive, extended from exclusive nightclubs and dating apps to lavish parties in destinations like the Hamptons and Aspen. The core of the government's case alleges this social and romantic activity crossed into criminality, involving coercion and exploitation for financial gain.

The defense has vigorously contested these characterizations, arguing the relationships were consensual. They portrayed the brothers' conduct as that of wealthy, single men engaging in permissible, if sometimes reckless, personal behavior. The case has captivated New York's social and business elite, pulling back the curtain on the intersection of extreme wealth, the high-stakes real estate world, and serious federal charges. The jury's decision will determine whether the brothers' actions constituted criminal enterprise or remained within the bounds of personal misconduct.