Tal Alexander, Oren Alexander and Alon Alexander were each sentenced to 30 years in prison

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Tal Alexander, 40, and his twin brothers Oren and Alon Alexander, 39, were each sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on Tuesday for sex trafficking. Judge Valerie E. Caproni, who presided over their trial, handed down the sentences. Jurors convicted the brothers in March on all 10 counts, including conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion. Prosecutors said the brothers used their wealth and social status to lure women with promises of luxury, then drugged and raped them over more than a decade. Twelve victims spoke before sentencing, describing psychological trauma. Prosecutors sought life sentences, while defense lawyers argued 15 years was sufficient. The brothers pleaded not guilty and continue to deny wrongdoing. They are expected to appeal and face more than a dozen lawsuits, The New York Times reported.