The Fourth Alexander Brother Emerges at Federal Trial
The Alexander brothers’ case, involving three high-profile siblings accused of using their wealth to drug and assault women, dominates a federal sex-trafficking trial in Manhattan. Tal Alexander, 39, and twins Alon and Oren, 38, face life sentences if convicted on the most serious charges but have pleaded not guilty.
A lesser-known eldest brother, Niv Alexander, 45, provides quiet support from the courtroom gallery. Raised in the same North Miami household, Niv maintains a low profile, sitting apart from family members and taking notes on a notepad. He faces no charges and has not been implicated in any wrongdoing.
Niv Alexander’s Low-Key Life of Wealth
Niv describes himself on LinkedIn as a ‘contrarian investor type.’ He previously worked as a journalist for Yedioth Ahronoth, one of Israel’s major newspapers, and served eight years at his parents’ private security firm in Miami. He currently sits on the board of the Jerusalem Foundation.
Florida records show minor boating infractions in the late 1990s and early 2000s, plus a 2011 disorderly conduct charge in Miami-Dade that was dropped. Niv recently appeared in court alongside his wife, philanthropist Cassie Arison, heiress to the Carnival Cruise fortune.
Cassie Arison’s Philanthropy and Family Legacy
Cassie Arison, publisher and art collector, founded the Tel Aviv magazine As Promised and serves on boards including The Jewish Museum in New York and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, where she donated $1 million as a founding supporter. Her sister, Sarah Arison, leads the Museum of Modern Art’s board.
The Arison empire stems from grandfather Ted Arison, who co-founded Carnival Cruise Line in the 1970s. Mother Shari Arison, Israel’s wealthiest woman with over $5 billion in assets, expanded holdings but faced scrutiny. Bank Hapoalim, under her control, paid $800 million to settle U.S. tax evasion probes. Shari also navigated a 2004 custody dispute dismissed by a U.S. judge and saw ex-husband Ofer Glazer convicted of sexual assault in 2005, serving three months.
The couple divides time between a $13 million SoHo apartment, featured in Architectural Digest for its Mediterranean design, and a $5.4 million Bedford mansion. In 2023, Niv sued to block a nearby cell tower, calling his 50-acre property a wildlife sanctuary.
Parents’ Rise from Humble Beginnings
Shlomi and Orly Alexander immigrated from Israel post-Yom Kippur War, starting with morgue work and Hebrew teaching. In 1982, they launched Kent Security Services from their kitchen, growing it into a major South Florida contractor for gated communities and events.
Shlomi later developed luxury homes. In 2012, he sold an Indian Creek estate for $47 million with Oren as agent, boosting the brothers’ real estate careers at Douglas Elliman. They closed deals with elites like Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, visiting the White House twice under President Trump.
Trial Updates and Family Presence
The brothers’ lavish lifestyles unraveled with 2024 assault lawsuits, leading to arrests for a decade-long scheme they deny, claiming consensual encounters. The trial, started in late January, continues into early March.
Parents Shlomi and Orly attend regularly with Alon’s wife Shani Zagreb. Oren’s wife Kamila Hansen appears occasionally, while Tal’s wife Arielle Kogut filed for divorce post-arrest. Niv attended alone on February 11, arriving late and leaving solo. Testimony resumes Tuesday.
