The Alexander brothers allegedly paid independent journalists for writing favorable coverage of their sex-trafficking trial – claims those writers have denied – as the wealthy trio sought to beat the federal charges before they were convicted and sentenced.
Tal Alexander, 40, and his 39-year-old twin brothers, Oren and Alon Alexander, were convicted in March of conspiracy to commit sex crimes, including with minors. They each were sentenced on Oct. 27 to 30 years in prison.
The jet-setting trio was found guilty of working together and with others to engage in sex trafficking, including by repeatedly drugging, sexually assaulting, and raping numerous female victims.
Now, the brothers face civil litigation from women who say they were victims.
But two independent journalists who covered the proceedings also are facing accusations.
Daniel Mael is one of two writers accused in a Miami-based private security company, Kent Security.
Their lifestyle put them on private jets and superyachts, and at exclusive parties. And they used that world as a hunting ground, prosecutors said.
The brothers, who resided primarily in New York and Miami, Florida, used their "wealth and prominence to create and facilitate opportunities to sexually assault women," according to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
For years, they identified women through dating apps, clubs, parties, and promoters, then lured them with trips, luxury accommodations, and access to powerful people and Hollywood celebrities.
Once the women were isolated, the brothers drugged them and sexually assaulted them—sometimes together or with other men.
In some cases, they recorded the attacks.
Eleven women testified at their trial. Prosecutors said more than 70 women came forward with similar accounts.
With the criminal proceedings finalized, three women are pursuing civil cases against the trio of brothers.
At sentencing in their criminal trial, the brothers denied drugging, raping or trafficking anyone. But they did express regret over their past behavior.
Prosecutors sought life in prison. The defense had asked for the 15-year minimum sentence.
Judge Valerie Caproni also imposed 10 years of supervised release on each brother, with fines of $300,000 for Alon and Oren and $350,000 for Tal.
The Alexanders’ attorney did not respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.