First Accuser of Oren, Alon Alexander in Rape Case Found Dead
The case against Oren and Alon Alexander has taken a tragic turn with the recent death of one of their accusers. The woman, identified as Whiteman, was found deceased in Sydney, Australia. Her passing is currently under investigation, and the cause of death remains undetermined.
Background of the Allegations
Whiteman was one of two women who initiated legal action against the Alexander brothers under New York’s Adult Survivors Act. This law permitted survivors to sue their alleged attackers regardless of when the incidents occurred. The lookback window for such lawsuits was from November 23, 2022, to November 23, 2023. Whiteman filed her lawsuit just one day before this deadline.
In her complaint, she also named music producer Ivan Wilzig as a defendant, although she did not accuse him of rape. Previously, in 2022, she filed a summons against the same defendants but did not progress the case.
Allegations of Assault
Whiteman met Oren and Alon Alexander in New York City in 2008. She reported encounters at various social venues, including a nightclub in the Hamptons in 2012. According to her claims, Alon Alexander forcibly ushered her into a vehicle with Oren and took her to a party at Wilzig’s mansion, known as Sir Ivan’s Castle.
Whiteman alleged that once at the mansion, the brothers imprisoned her phone, compelled her to change into a sarong, and assaulted her. She attempted to escape but was allegedly dragged back by a security guard. Following this, she claimed that both brothers raped her.
Legal Proceedings Against the Alexanders
The Alexander brothers have denied all accusations. They are scheduled to stand trial this month on federal charges related to sex trafficking. Prosecutors have accused the brothers of conspiring to drug and sexually assault numerous women, including minors, over an extensive period from 2008 to 2021.
Defamation Lawsuit
In June of this year, the Alexanders filed a defamation lawsuit against The Real Deal, challenging their reporting of the allegations. The publisher, Amir Korangy, responded to the lawsuit, affirming confidence in the integrity of their coverage.
- Adverse claims on the Alexanders were supported by multiple allegations from various women.
- Investigations into Whiteman’s death are ongoing.
- The Alexanders are facing serious legal consequences, including federal sex trafficking charges.
As this case evolves, it highlights the complexities surrounding sexual assault allegations and the legal avenues available to survivors under New York law. The implications of these allegations extend far beyond individual accounts, raising significant discussions about accountability and justice.
