Alexander twins face new charge ahead of federal trial
The former luxury broker and his ex-security executive twin brother have been charged with a new count of sexual abuse by physical incapacitation. Their trial is scheduled for Jan. 26
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
Alexander brothers denied bond in federal sex-trafficking case
Despite offering exorbitant bail packages, the brothers failed to sway prosecutors that they should be granted bond. They will be detained until their trial
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 15
Alexander brothers kept in custody after Friday court appearance
Oren and Alon will be held in federal custody at least until their detention hearing on Dec. 30. The US said in a new filing that Tal's motion to reopen his detention hearing 'should be denied'
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 20
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by Lillian Dickerson Dec 18
Tal Alexander and lawyers push to reopen his detention hearing
Tal's parents offered a bond 'in any amount.' Meanwhile, Side filed a preliminary injunction against Oren and Tal, and the DOJ has asked Douglas Elliman for more information
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 17
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by Lillian Dickerson Dec 17
Alexander twins' bond review delayed until Thursday
Because of a paperwork scuffle, the bond review was delayed by a few days. Judge Lody Jean said the brothers' house arrests 'may be more of a hurdle than anything' because of fed charges
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 16
Alexander bros granted bail by state, but likely to be held by feds
Oren received a $3M bond and Alon received a $2M bond, both secured by their father's house. They are under house arrest and will appear before a federal judge Monday. Tal was denied bail
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 13
Oren and Alon Alexander denied bond as new lawsuit is filed
In bond court on Thursday, Oren pleaded with the judge to be allowed to be with his wife, who is nine months pregnant, when she gives birth. A detention hearing is scheduled for Friday
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 12
Alexander brothers charged with sex trafficking in fed indictment
The months-long legal battle the Alexander brothers faced against several women who alleged sexual assault came to a head on Wednesday with their arrests in the wake of an FBI probe
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 11
Side files restraining order against Alexander brothers in new action
The temporary restraining order alleges that Tal and Oren Alexander moved the underlying collateral on a loan that the firm extended to Official Partners 2 years ago
Compass scoops up NYC star agent from The Agency
Daniel Blatman also previously worked at Douglas Elliman and Triplemint. He joins Compass during a period of intense competition for top-producing agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 15
Side sues embattled Alexander brothers, citing breach of contract
After facing a series of lawsuits this summer from women alleging assault, the Alexanders are now contending with a new legal action against them from Side, which had backed their luxury firm
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 15
Isaac Lustgarten leaves Official for The Corcoran Group
Luxury broker is the latest to leave embattled Official in the wake of multiple lawsuits alleging the Alexanders committed sexual assault. Lustgarten has closed more than $250M in career sales
Brett Miles returns to Brown Harris Stevens after exiting Official
The broker and new development expert first started his real estate career at Brown Harris Stevens. In March, he had been tapped by Official to serve as a founding agent in New York City
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 24