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  "id": 16796691,
  "title": "Alexander brothers sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/alexander-brothers-sentenced-to-30-years-in-prison-for-sex-trafficking",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T21:08:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
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    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alexander-brothers-sentenced-sex-trafficking/"
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  "account": "The Alexander brothers - Alon, Oren, and Tal - were each sentenced to 30 years in prison on Tuesday for their involvement in a sex trafficking scheme, according to federal prosecutors. The trio was convicted of drugging and raping dozens of women over a decade-long period, including two teenage victims. U.S. Attorney Jamie McDonald emphasized the severity of the crime, stating that the defendants' actions were \"extraordinarily serious\" and would be met with \"serious punishment.\"\n\nThe sentencing took place in a New York City courtroom, where some of the victims addressed the brothers directly, detailing the trauma and pain they have endured. Bela Koval described the Hamptons, where she was assaulted, as a \"nightmare,\" while Lindsey Acree expressed her frustration, saying the life sentence \"doesn't even begin to cover it.\"\n\nThe Alexander brothers, once prominent figures in the real estate industry, were accused of exploiting their wealth and social status to target and sexually assault vulnerable women. Prosecutors alleged that they drugged their victims and took advantage of their incapacitation, sometimes capturing incriminating photos during the assaults. The brothers' defense argued that the encounters were consensual, but the jury disagreed, convicting them on all 10 criminal counts, including conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and multiple charges of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion.\n\nIn December 2024, the brothers were arrested following a decade-long investigation by federal authorities. Their legal team had asked the court for a minimum of 15 years in prison for each brother, while the prosecution sought the maximum sentence allowed by law. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton commented on the prevalence of such crimes in society, emphasizing the need for more stringent measures to curb sex trafficking and bring perpetrators to justice.",
  "summary": "Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander have been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking after the trio was convicted of drugging and raping dozens of women.",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Women who accused Alexander brothers of rape to speak at their sentencing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/women-who-accused-alexander-brothers-of-rape-to-speak-at-their",
        "published": "2026-10-27T04:05:14.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Jet-setting serial rapists the Alexander brothers to be sentenced in New York City",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/jet-setting-serial-rapists-the-alexander-brothers-to-be-sentenced-in",
        "published": "2026-10-27T17:32:33.000Z"
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        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/alexander-brothers-each-sentenced-to-30-years-in-prison-for-sex",
        "published": "2026-10-27T21:06:21.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/alexander-brothers-each-sentenced-to-30-years-in-prison-for-sex-16810851",
        "published": "2026-10-27T22:13:57.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Alexander Brothers Each Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/alexander-brothers-each-sentenced-to-30-years-in-prison-for-sex-16813017",
        "published": "2026-10-27T22:34:07.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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