Inside the trial so vile people have been crying inside the courtroom

Inside the trial so vile people have been crying inside the courtroom

From The Trial: USA by The Crime Desk

February 18, 2026 · 29 min · Season 2 · Episode 10

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The episode covers the emotional testimony in the sex trafficking trial of the Alexander brothers and other ongoing high-profile cases.

This week on The Trial: USA , we take you inside a Manhattan courtroom where the sex trafficking trial of Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander has entered its third week - and testimony has left people in tears. Once high-flying real estate brokers to the rich and famous, the brothers now face federal charges alleging they used wealth and status to lure women - including minors - before drugging and assaulting them. They have pleaded not guilty. Senior Reporter Luke Kenton, who has been inside the courtroom throughout - joins us to describe the atmosphere, the reactions from the brothers and their families, and the explosive text messages prosecutors say reveal a pattern of “hunting,” drugs and manipulation. We break down the key witnesses so far, the emotional turning points, and what to expect when the trial resumes after a brief hiatus. Plus: A landmark case is currently unfolding in Georgia, as a father goes on trial in connection with the Apalachee High School shooting - carried out by his 14-year-old son. Jury selection concludes in Utah ahead of the trial of Kouri Richins, accused of poisoning her husband with a fentanyl-laced Moscow Mule, before publishing a children’s book about…

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