Brothers Convicted in Sex Trafficking Case Consider Appeal to President Trump for Clemency
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Three men who were once prominent figures in New York’s high-end real estate market have now been convicted of sex trafficking and are reportedly considering whether they might seek clemency from President Trump.
According to reporting by The New York Times, Tal Alexander, 39, along with his twin brothers Oren and Alon Alexander, both 38, have been discussing possible avenues for requesting presidential pardons. People familiar with those conversations say the brothers have contacted a lobbyist and an influential Jewish nonprofit organization known for its involvement in past clemency efforts. At this point, however, there is no evidence that the White House has been formally approached or that officials there are evaluating a pardon request.
The brothers are scheduled to be sentenced in August and could face life in prison. They have denied the accusations against them and intend to appeal their convictions. Their attorney said he is unaware of any effort to pursue a presidential pardon on their behalf.
The Tzedek Association, a group that previously played a role in securing clemency in several cases during President Trump’s administration, declined to participate in this matter. One individual familiar with the decision said the nature of the allegations was a factor in the group’s refusal.
Yehuda Kaploun, a State Department special envoy responsible for combating antisemitism, said he had intervened earlier only to raise concerns about safety and potential antisemitism while the brothers were being held before trial. He did not dismiss the possibility of reviewing a clemency request if one were submitted.
Even people sympathetic to the brothers say a pardon would be unlikely. Legal observers note that President Trump has generally not granted clemency in cases involving sex crimes, and the political sensitivity surrounding Jeffrey Epstein continues to cast a shadow over related issues.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the brothers recently told Us Weekly that they believe the jury’s decision was unexpected and unjust. The Associated Press has also reported on the details of the crimes tied to their convictions.
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