The American media is used to covering scandals involving high-profile multimillionaires accused of severe sexual crimes. Names like Harvey Weinstein, R. Kelly, Jeffrey Epstein and Sean "Diddy" Combs are among those who have dominated headlines.
Recently, three Israeli brothers from Miami — Tal Alexander and twins Oren and Alon Alexander — have joined this infamous list, as their case grips the Jewish community and remains a hot topic across the U.S.
The brothers, who made their fortune in real estate and security, stand accused of a series of rapes allegedly committed between 2010 and 2021. So far, 40 women have come forward with testimonies alleging sexual assaults by the brothers.
FBI agent Justine Atwood, testifying in court, said that the women’s accounts are credible, noting that the victims come from diverse backgrounds, do not know each other and reported being attacked by the brothers at different times.
Tal Alexander, 38, married last year and is the father of an infant less than a month old. Alon Alexander, 37, is married to Israeli model Shani Zigron, with whom he has two young daughters. Oren Alexander, also 37, is married to a Brazilian model who is expecting to give birth soon.
Tal and Oren Alexander rose to prominence as owners of a successful real estate company specializing in luxury apartment sales, primarily in Manhattan. Their careers skyrocketed five years ago after they brokered a $240 million sale of a luxury penthouse near Central Park to billionaire Ken Griffin, one of the largest real estate deals in U.S. history.
The transaction cemented the Alexander brothers’ status as key players in the luxury market, earning them features in leading U.S. financial publications. Over the years, their real estate transactions are estimated to have been worth billions of dollars.
The third brother, Alon, managed the family’s security business, valued at tens of millions of dollars, alongside their parents, with their mother serving as the company’s chief financial officer.
Seven years ago, twins Alon and Oren celebrated their 30th birthday at the upscale Claro restaurant in Tel Aviv’s Sarona district, with a guest list that included Israeli billionaire Shari Arison, Donald Trump’s former advisor Aaron Jordan and other prominent figures.
The evening featured a video produced by Hollywood filmmaker Alan Fiana, documenting their lives from birth. Guests from the U.S., London and Russia were accommodated in Tel Aviv’s luxury hotels, and the multi-day celebrations included a performance by Israeli singer Einat Sarouf, a Hercules plane ride with millionaire Benny Shabtai, meetings with top executives and private jet trips to Mykonos for additional festivities.
These opulent lifestyles have come to a grinding halt. The brothers appeared in court recently, handcuffed, unshaven and dressed in prison uniforms. According to the indictment, they are accused of being serial sexual predators who allegedly coerced dozens of women into sexual acts through the use of alcohol and drugs.
The alleged assaults date back to their high school years, when, according to the lawsuit, they boasted about committing group sexual assaults. The accusations span several locations, including Manhattan, the Hamptons in Long Island, Miami Beach and Tulum, Mexico.
Generous donors to Israel
Since the case made headlines, the Israeli community in Miami has been abuzz. The parents, Orly and Shlomi Alexander, are well-known and respected figures in the city, not only for their financial success but also for their generous contributions to causes supporting Israel and Israeli organizations. Their donations have benefited groups such as Friends of the IDF in the U.S., United Hatzalah and the Jewish Federation.
“They are a very positive family, big Zionists who came to the U.S. from Rishon Lezion as a young, struggling couple,” says a family acquaintance. “They built their wealth from scratch, founded Kent Security, entered the real estate sector and made their fortune through hard work.”
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The acquaintance adds that the four brothers (the eldest, Niv, is not named in the lawsuit) attended Jewish schools before transferring to public schools. “They were generous donors. Three years ago, they raised $2 million for the IDF. The parents are active synagogue members and close to the rabbi.” Regarding the serious allegations against the brothers, he says, “I don’t know what happened, but I think it’s far from how the media is portraying it—we need to wait for the trial.”
Not everyone agrees. Some community members expressed less surprise at the scandal. Liat (a pseudonym), a Miami resident of 15 years, claims to have heard rumors about the brothers’ behavior years ago.
“They used to throw lavish parties in the city, were boastful and acted as if they could do whatever they wanted because they were rich. Our entire community is talking about this, and people feel they’re tarnishing our reputation as Israelis because the first thing the media made sure to focus on was that they’re Israeli.”
A friend of the family expressed shock upon hearing the allegations. “I always thought to myself, ‘What a happy family.’ They were the envy of others. I’d see pictures of their vacations and parties—they exuded happiness and wealth, the perfect family. I’m trying not to judge, but it’s hard. Maybe some of the women tried to extort money from them, and when they refused, they decided to sue. But it’s impossible that all of them are lying.”
Nicki Salfer, founder of Learning Tree, a service for students with special needs, spoke highly of Orly Alexander, the brothers’ mother. “I feel terrible for her. She’s a very kind, spiritual and generous woman involved in many organizations and projects. When my daughter’s mother-in-law was battling cancer, Orly would often visit her and be wonderful to her—that’s how I first met her. Later, I saw her at various community gatherings and was always impressed by her generosity.”
One of the alleged assaults involves a close associate of the brothers, Ohad Fisherman. According to the accusations, Fisherman and Alon invited a woman to Alon’s Miami Beach apartment, where Fisherman allegedly pinned her to the bed with his knees while the twins discussed who would rape her first. The woman reportedly cried and begged them to stop, but the twins refused.
Fisherman, a successful real estate businessman, was on his honeymoon in Japan when the case broke. He returned to the U.S. promptly, was arrested and released on $25,000 bail with an additional $260,000 personal guarantee from his mother-in-law. He is currently under house arrest.
The court rejected the Alexander brothers’ request for bail, even after their legal team offered a $115 million guarantee backed by family-owned real estate holdings, including the parents’ home in Bal Harbour and three properties belonging to the brothers. The judge cited concerns that the brothers might flee the country, noting their financial means to charter a plane or boat, potentially to Israel.
The brothers’ attorneys have filed an appeal against the decision, with a new hearing scheduled for December 30.
Currently detained in Miami, the brothers are expected to be transferred to the same New York prison housing producer and rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs and where Jeffrey Epstein was held before his death by suicide.