Three Israeli Brothers Sentenced to 30 Years Each for Sex Trafficking in Manhattan
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Three Israeli brothers, formerly prominent in New York's real estate market, were each sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking. Their defense's attempt to downplay their actions as youthful aggression was rejected by the judge, who cited victim testimonies describing them as "sexual predators." The court ordered them to undergo sex offender treatment.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Three Israeli brothers received 30-year sentences each for sex trafficking in Manhattan.
- The brothers were formerly successful in New York's high-end real estate market.
- The judge rejected the defense's argument that their actions were merely "sexually aggressive."
- Victims reportedly described the brothers as "sexual predators, sadists, and misogynists."
- All three are required to undergo sex offender treatment.
Three Israeli brothers, who once operated at the pinnacle of New York's real estate scene, selling properties to the wealthy and famous, have each been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking. The dramatic fall from Manhattan's elite circles concluded Tuesday with the sentencing, which followed years of alleged conspiracy involving the trafficking of women and girls for sexual exploitation.
The defense attorneys for the brothers sought a reduced sentence, arguing for the minimum of 15 years and characterizing their clients' actions in their twenties as merely being "somewhat sexually aggressive." This tactic backfired, with the presiding judge rejecting the notion outright. The judge questioned how individuals who do not acknowledge their wrongdoing could be rehabilitated, describing them as "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" figures.
While some associates portrayed the brothers as loving fathers and sons, victims described them credibly as "sexual predators, sadists, and misogynists," according to the judge. The court refused to recommend they be housed in the same correctional facility and mandated that all three undergo treatment for sex offenders.
