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  In a verdict that has stunned the luxury real estate world, a federal jury in Manhattan convicted three brothers—Oren Alexander, Tal Alexander, and Alon Alexander—of engaging in a long-running sex trafficking conspiracy. The decision came Monday after a five-week trial marked by graphic testimony from 11 women who described being drugged, assaulted, and raped by the siblings over nearly two decades. Oren and Tal Alexander, once celebrated as top-tier brokers, rose to fame handling ultra-luxury properties in New York and Miami. They previously worked at Douglas Elliman, where they closed massive deals—including a record-breaking $240 million penthouse sale in 2019—and later founded their own boutique firm, Official. Known for their glamorous lifestyle, celebrity clients, and high-profile parties, the brothers were often dubbed the "A Team" in the industry. Prosecutors alleged that the trio—Oren and Alon (38-year-old twins) and Tal (39)—used their wealth, social connections, ...