<p>This week on <em>The Trial: USA</em>, 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.</p><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Plus:</p><p>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.</p><p>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 grief.</p><br><p>The Trial: USA is part of the Crime Desk. Press <a href="https://plus.thecrimedesk.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> to subscribe today for ad-free listening, full access to all our shows, early access to new shows, and bonus episodes.</p><p>Follow us on Instagram @TheTrialPod.</p><p>Follow us on TikTok @dailymailcrime</p><p>Follow us on X @thetrialpodcast</p><p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel @TheCrimeDesk</p><p>Email us&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p>WhatsApp us&nbsp;+447796657512&nbsp;(start your message with ‘Trial’)&nbsp;</p><p>Click <a href="https://link.news.dailymail.co.uk/join/4w5/crime-desk-sign-up" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> to sign up for The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world.</p><p>It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world.</p><p>Presenter: Kayla Brantley</p><p>Producer: Lucy Robson</p><p>Editor: Chelsey Ranore</p><p>Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham</p><p>Executive Producer: Jamie East</p><br><p>A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.</p><p>Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime</p><p>Email us:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p>WhatsApp us:&nbsp;<a href="tel:+447796657512" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">+44 7796 657512</a>&nbsp;Start your message with Trial</p><br><p>Presenter: Kayla Brantley</p><p>Producer: Lucy Robson</p><p>Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham</p><p>Executive Producer: Jamie East</p><br><p><a href="https://link.news.dailymail.co.uk/join/4w5/crime-desk-sign-up?utm_source=dailymail.co.uk&amp;[%E2%80%A6]&amp;utm_term=crime_newsletter_podcast&amp;utm_budgetpot=organic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter</strong></a>. <strong> </strong></p><p>It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>