Alexander brothers' friend cuts Japan honeymoon short, turns self in on sex assault charge

Charles Rabin, Miami Herald on Dec 18, 2024

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MIAMI — Ohad Fisherman’s honeymoon in Japan was cut short this week after he was forced to return to Miami to face a sexual assault charge from a New Year’s Eve incident almost a decade ago.

It’s an accusation that under most circumstances wouldn’t attract much attention. But Wednesday morning, television and video cameras buzzed in a crowded courtroom as the 39-year-old handed over his wallet and belt, was handcuffed and hauled off to jail to be booked on a single count of sexual battery.

That’s because Fisherman took center stage in a case that has caught international attention — the alleged drugging, raping and sex trafficking of dozens of women by wealthy real estate executive brothers Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander.

Investigators have only connected Fisherman to one of the incidents. He’s been charged him with a single count of sexual battery from a New Year’s Eve 2016 incident in which he is accused of pinning a woman down using his knees behind her shoulders at a Miami Beach apartment, as brothers Oren and Alon Alexander raped her.

Appearing before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Lody Jean, Fisherman’s attorney worked out an agreement in which Fisherman’s wife and mother-in-law would put up $260,000 in collateral and Fisherman would bond out of jail for $25,000. He must wear an ankle monitor, turn over his Israeli and U.S. passport and keep away from the alleged victim.

After the hearing he was taken to jail to be booked. His attorney Jeff Sloman expected him to be released shortly after and he is expected back in court Friday before Judge Jean.

Oren and Alon Alexander were charged earlier this week with three counts of sexual battery from alleged rapes on Miami Beach. After a court hearing Thursday, they’re expected to be taken into federal custody. They’ve been indicted on rape and sex trafficking charges.