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What Criminology Can Teach Us About Allegations in Elite Social Circles. This article explores criminological research relevant to patterns raised in the Alexander brothers trial. It does not determine guilt or innocence. That responsibility belongs to the court. As we delve into the fourth week of the trial, my attention extends beyond the mere facts of the case; I am also intrigued by the public's perception and the motivations behind their reactions. Why do individuals res

Jury Hears Emotional Testimony, Digital Threads, and a Vulnerable Aftermath U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Presiding Judge:  Valerie E. Caproni Days 8 and 9 of the federal sex-trafficking and related trials against Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander  brought powerful firsthand testimony from accusers, introduced digital communications prosecutors contend show pattern behavior, and illustrated ongoing logistical and emotional fallout from alleged attacks. During

On Day 7, expert testimony centred on the science of drug-facilitated sexual assault, while the defense attempted to reframe paralysis, memory loss, and immobility as benign effects of recreational drug use. The exchanges highlight why toxicology has become central to modern sex trafficking prosecutions.

Overview Day 6 of the Alexander brothers’ federal trial introduced testimony concerning an alleged assault dating back to 2012 , expanding the timeline of allegations by more than a decade. The day focused heavily on issues of incapacitation, memory fragmentation, post-assault behavior, and corroboration , all within the unique setting of a multi-day cruise environment. The government called two witnesses , beginning with a new complainant testifying under a pseudonym, follow