Jurors Start Deliberations in Federal Sex-Trafficking Trial of Alexander Brothers

Jurors began deliberations in the federal sex-trafficking trial of Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander after five weeks of testimony in which prosecutors presented more than 30 witnesses alleging a two-decade scheme of coercion, gifts and drugging to victimize women, including minors. The brothers, who face 10 charges and potential life in prison, deny the accusations; the defense portrays them as boisterous playboys and argues alibis as two charges were dropped and evidence includes texts, emails and a blog.