Yesterday, I wrote about my genuine confusion about how the jury convicted Tal Alexander on Count 2 of sex trafficking, given the numerous inconsistencies in the evidence presented at trial. In seeking to square the verdict with the record, I reached out to Tal Alexander’s lawyer, Deanna Paul, for comment. Her response was unequivocal:
“Tal Alexander was never with Ms. Acree in the Hamptons in 2011.”
This categorical denial from the defense, coupled with the evidentiary issues previously examined, deepens the mystery of a conviction that appears to defy the standard of reasonable doubt.