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Judge Denies Dismissal in High-Profile Sexual Assault Conspiracy

1/13/2026

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A federal judge in New York denied Alon Alexander's motion to dismiss charges tied to a conspiracy to sexually assault women.
Judge Valerie E. Caproni held that his engagement and marriage do not prove innocence or withdrawal from the conspiracy with his brothers.
Caproni said marital status evidence is irrelevant and cannot be introduced at trial.
Prosecutors allege the conspiracy involved drugging and raping women from 2002 to 2021.

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A federal judge in New York denied Alon Alexander's motion to dismiss charges tied to a conspiracy to sexually assault women.
Judge Valerie E. Caproni held that his engagement and marriage do not prove innocence or withdrawal from the conspiracy with his brothers.
Caproni said marital status evidence is irrelevant and cannot be introduced at trial.
Prosecutors allege the conspiracy involved drugging and raping women from 2002 to 2021.