Federal Judge Denies Bail to Alexander Brothers Amid Shocking Sex Trafficking Allegations

New York City – A federal judge has ruled that the Alexander brothers, three Florida siblings facing serious allegations of sex trafficking, will remain in detention pending their trial. The decision came after a Wednesday hearing where the judge substantiated the concerns of both Florida courts and federal prosecutors about the danger they might pose to the community. Oren and Tal Alexander, twin brothers aged 37, along with their older brother, 38-year-old Alon Alexander, were arrested in Miami by FBI agents in December on charges including conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and sex trafficking by … Read more

Mentor City Employee Sues Over Alleged Sex Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment

MENTOR, Ohio — A veteran female employee of Mentor has initiated legal action against the city council members and the municipality itself, charging them with sex discrimination, retaliation, and fostering a hostile work environment. Julie Schiavoni, who has been employed in close quarters with these council members, asserts that the behavior of Councilman Scott Marn towards female staff was known among city officials yet went unaddressed. Schiavoni’s allegations highlight a troubling tolerance within the city’s administration, accusing many city officials, including Marn, of having a derogatory attitude towards female employees. The lawsuit specifically points to … Read more

Buffalo Strip Club Owner Convicted on Multiple Charges Including Drug and Sex Trafficking

BUFFALO, N.Y. — After almost a week of intense deliberations, a federal jury has convicted Peter Gerace, the owner of the Pharaoh’s Gentlemen’s Club, on eight of the nine charges he faced. The accusations against Gerace included drug trafficking, sex trafficking, witness tampering, and bribery, culminating in a high-profile trial that lasted over seven weeks. The government’s case was bolstered by testimony from 45 witnesses, all summoned by the prosecution, alongside more than 100 pieces of evidence. Prosecutors described a grim scenario where Gerace allegedly exploited the drug dependencies of his club’s dancers. According to … Read more

Buffalo Club Owner Convicted on Multiple Charges Including Drug and Sex Trafficking, Bribery

Buffalo, N.Y. — Peter Gerace, the owner of Pharaoh’s Gentlemen’s Club in Cheektowaga, has been convicted on numerous charges, including drug and sex trafficking, as well as bribery, following a lengthy federal court case. The verdict comes after a seven-week trial that featured the testimonies of over 40 witnesses, including former club employees. The charges against Gerace included two counts of bribery—conspiracy to bribe a public official and the act of bribing a public official. Additionally, the jury found him guilty of running a drug-involved business, conspiracies related to distributing various drugs such as methamphetamine, … Read more