
In a recent development, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has turned its attention to the Alexander brothers, Oren and Tal, who previously made their mark at Douglas Elliman.
A spokesperson for the firm affirmed to Bloomberg that they are fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
Investigation Details
The scrutiny surrounding the brothers is beginning to cast a shadow over their prior real estate brokerage.
The DOJ has officially requested a range of documents from Douglas Elliman, specifically related to the brothers’ activities during their time at the firm, where they became well-known figures in the luxury real estate sector.
As reported by Bloomberg News, Douglas Elliman is in the process of providing the DOJ with the results of its internal reviews regarding the Aleksanders’ behavior while associated with the company.
The representative reiterated the brokerage’s commitment to collaborating with the investigation.
Allegations and Legal Issues
Oren and Tal Alexander joined Douglas Elliman in 2012, where they quickly garnered a reputation by attracting high-profile clients such as Kanye West, Jay-Z, Steve Madden, and Leon Black.
Notably, they were responsible for the largest residential sale in U.S. history in 2019 before they left the firm in 2022 to establish Official Partners, a luxury real estate brokerage in partnership with Side.
The DOJ’s interest follows the recent arrests of the Alexander brothers and their sibling, Alon, in Miami on state and federal charges related to sex trafficking.
They are alleged to have run a long-term exploitation scheme involving drugs and sexual assault against women.
Accusations against the brothers include allegations of raping multiple victims over several years, some claims reportedly tracing back to their high school days.
In New York’s Supreme Court, they face at least four civil lawsuits, with one being filed shortly after their arrest.
Current Status
Publicly, the Alexanders deny the serious allegations made against them, and their attorneys have declared their intention to plead not guilty.
Currently, the brothers remain in custody as they await bond hearings.
Although they were denied bail on certain charges, they were granted release possibilities on others.
The judge overseeing the case is holding off on finalizing bail for the federal counts until further considerations are addressed, which may include strict house arrest with GPS tracking.
Concerns over granting bail have been raised by prosecutors, who argue that the Alexanders represent a significant flight risk given their substantial wealth and global connections.
The fallout from these allegations has severely impacted Official Partners, with co-founders walking away from the firm amid the lawsuits that emerged earlier this year.
Adding to their troubles, Side has filed a lawsuit against both Official Partners and the Alexanders, claiming a failure to uphold the terms of a $4.6 million promissory note—an accusation that the Alexanders refute.
Source: Housingwire