The Alexander brothers, Tai, the eldest of the trio, and twin brothers Oren and Alon, had been discovered responsible on intercourse trafficking fees this week in Manhattan. In response to stories, the Alexander brothers intend to attraction the decision.

As reported by NPR, Tai Alexander, 39, and twin brothers Oren and Alon, 38, appeared in a Manhattan federal courtroom on Monday (March 9) in a matter that was first heard in courtroom 5 months in the past.

The responsible verdict was handed down after 11 girls got here forth to testify and shared with prosecutors that they had been assaulted by the brothers. In response to the report, the brothers reacted visibly by shaking their heads after listening to the responsible verdict learn 19 occasions by the lead juror.

The eldest brother reportedly dropped his head into his folded arms, and the brothers’ dad and mom had been observing the listening to behind them. One of many spouses of the brothers lined her face whereas holding again tears.

Decide Valerie E. Caproni knowledgeable the courtroom that the brothers can have a sentencing listening to on August 6 of this yr. The Alexander brothers have been jailed since 2024. Their legal professional says they are going to file for an attraction instantly.

“We consider in our purchasers’ innocence and we’re not going to cease preventing till we prevail, and we consider that we are going to someday prevail,” mentioned protection lawyer Marc Agnifilo exterior the courthouse.

U.S. Lawyer Jay Clayton additionally delivered an announcement within the matter.

“The reality is intercourse trafficking and different federal intercourse offenses are current in lots of walks of life and we’ve got not achieved sufficient to root it out,” Clayton mentioned.

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