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Designer Sentenced to 59 Years for Sex Crimes

Alexander lured victims to his home with promises of modeling work

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(AP) – A fashion designer has been sentenced to 59 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting aspiring models he lured to Los Angeles, AP reports. Anand Jon Alexander, 35, was convicted of 14 crimes, including forcible rape. His victims ranged in age from 14 to 21. Alexander, who has been featured on America's Next Top Model, often found women online. He baited them with promises of glamorous photo shoots, then molested or raped them at his Beverly Hills apartment.

 

Anand Jon Alexander reacts as the verdict is read during his trial in Los Angeles, after he was convicted of sexually assaulting girls and women.
Anand Jon Alexander reacts as the verdict is read during his trial in Los Angeles, after he was convicted of sexually assaulting girls and women.   (Nick Ut)
This file photo taken April 29, 2004, shows fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander in New York.
This file photo taken April 29, 2004, shows fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander in New York.   (Tina Fineberg)
Beverly Hills fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander, 35, weeps in Los Angeles County Superior Court yesterday.
Beverly Hills fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander, 35, weeps in Los Angeles County Superior Court yesterday.   (AP Photo/Mark Boster, Pool)
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Morgen
Sep 1, 09 1:56 AM CDT
Here's hoping he fries for a while. Thank goodness they go easy on sexual deviants in the Pen. Reply
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guanlob
Sep 1, 09 2:01 AM CDT
BURN HIM!!! ARRRRGH
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Newser001
Sep 1, 09 2:20 AM CDT
Don't worry... He'll be passed around like a frik'n rag doll, where he's going. Reply
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westonism
Sep 1, 09 2:25 AM CDT
I think just about every woman I know has been sexually assaulted. I bet it was even more common in the past. (People wonder why I'm a cynic.) If aliens arrive and they are half as bad, then we are screwed. Reply
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yoeydude
Sep 1, 09 2:50 AM CDT
boys , boys , so out raged , give me a break , its in your DNA , wether its going to some poverty ridden country on a sex tour , or visiting your local holiday inn for the crack head or signing your life away to your high-school sweetheart , sex is what drives us , sure taking it , is outside the rules ,... today in a civilized world , really ? , it was'ent that long ago this shit was the norm ,... you screwed the help , whatever ,... so exploiting the poor , the weak , the gullible , with force or guile has been the way of the world ,... tricking models with promises of fame and fortune ? thats Hollywood Baby , models using sex to advance careers ? no ! ,.... but y'knowwaat? this feller looks A-rab dont he ? , I bet those models were all blonde , damn him ! Reply
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