Let’s take a closer look at the argument that “no contemporaneous reports” means there’s no real evidence. Juda Engelmayer keeps repeating the claim that there’s no “objective evidence” because no one filed medical records or police reports at the time these alleged assaults occurred. But that argument relies on a fundamental misunderstanding, not just of how sexual trauma typically affects victims, but also of the immense power and influence these men wielded over those around them.
Sexual assault is already one of the most underreported crimes, and when the perpetrators are as wealthy and well-connected as the Alexander brothers, the obstacles to coming forward are even more daunting. The investigation makes it clear: the Alexanders weren’t just rich, they surrounded themselves with private security teams and were ready to use them to intimidate and silence anyone who threatened their image. Victims were coerced into signing non-disclosure agreements, and the message was unmistakable: there would be serious consequences, whether legal, financial, or even threats to personal safety, if anyone dared to speak out.
When you’re dealing with billionaires who can marshal legal teams and private muscle, staying silent or not going to the authorities isn’t evidence of dishonesty, it’s a survival strategy. The absence of immediate police reports or medical documentation doesn’t mean the allegations are fabricated; it often means the victims were left with no safe avenue to report what happened. The fear of retaliation, of being crushed by the resources and influence of the accused, is very real.
Now, we’re beginning to see the emergence of what critics call “objective evidence.” There are digital messages, texts and emails, sent at the time of the incidents, and there is testimony from friends, colleagues, and others who witnessed the aftermath or were confided in directly. These pieces of evidence, while not always the kind of documentation demanded by skeptics, are powerful and provide crucial context for understanding what happened. Yet, you’ll hardly find mention of these details in Frank Parlato’s reporting. He glosses over them, if he acknowledges them at all, sticking instead to the narrative that only a police report or hospital record counts. But these new details are surfacing, and they matter, not just legally, but in understanding the real dynamics of power and intimidation that have kept so many silent for so long.