Washington, Feb uary 15: Indian-American Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander, who is currently serving 59 years to life in California for raping and sexually assaulting models, has pleaded guilty to one count of forced oral sex in a similar case in New York.
Alexander pleaded guilty Thursday in Manhattan Criminal Court on the single count under a plea deal by which prosecutors dropped 48 other charges of sexually assaulting nine young models, for which he was sentenced to five years of time served and five years of probation, the New York Daily News reported.
Alexander will return to New York for sentencing April 2. He also faces sexual assault charges in Texas.
Assistant District Attorney Maxine Rosenthal said.
Alexander pleaded guilty Thursday in Manhattan Criminal Court on the single count under a plea deal by which prosecutors dropped 48 other charges of sexually assaulting nine young models, for which he was sentenced to five years of time served and five years of probation, the New York Daily News reported.
Alexander will return to New York for sentencing April 2. He also faces sexual assault charges in Texas.
Assistant District Attorney Maxine Rosenthal said.
- 2/15/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
New York, Feb 15: India-born celebrity fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander, locked up in California for raping and sexually assaulting models, has pleaded guilty to one count of forced oral sex in a similar case in New York.
Alexander pleaded guilty Thursday on the single count under a plea deal by which prosecutors dropped 48 other charges of sexually assaulting nine young models for a sentence of five years time served and five years of probation, according to New York Daily News.
Currently serving 59 years to life in California, the plea deal to Anand Jon, who has appeared on "America's Next Top Model," would spare.
Alexander pleaded guilty Thursday on the single count under a plea deal by which prosecutors dropped 48 other charges of sexually assaulting nine young models for a sentence of five years time served and five years of probation, according to New York Daily News.
Currently serving 59 years to life in California, the plea deal to Anand Jon, who has appeared on "America's Next Top Model," would spare.
- 2/15/2013
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
One-time aspiring model Autumn Albin spoke out on "Final Cut." She was just 15 years old when up-and-coming designer Anand Jon promised her a modeling career. He had worked with Paris Hilton and Janet Jackson, and had even appeared as a guest judge on "America's Next Top Model."
Albin was ecstatic, until one day when he brought her back to his dirty apartment and tried to force himself on her.
"He took my dreams for his own personal advantages," she said. "Now that time’s gone by, I’m becoming stronger and hopefully I can turn it into something positive.”
Several more women came forward about Jon. As the case against him came together, investigators also found child pornography on his computer and a diary he kept of his sexual conquests. While he’s already been sentenced to 59 years in prison, he still awaits trial in states other than California for additional crimes.
Albin was ecstatic, until one day when he brought her back to his dirty apartment and tried to force himself on her.
"He took my dreams for his own personal advantages," she said. "Now that time’s gone by, I’m becoming stronger and hopefully I can turn it into something positive.”
Several more women came forward about Jon. As the case against him came together, investigators also found child pornography on his computer and a diary he kept of his sexual conquests. While he’s already been sentenced to 59 years in prison, he still awaits trial in states other than California for additional crimes.
- 12/20/2012
- by Jason Hughes
- Huffington Post
The tragic shooting last Saturday in Arizona that has so far claimed the lives of five people may have seemed to be entirely in the political realm, but there’s a connection to the celebrity world, too. U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords is the cousin of Gwyneth Paltrow, and actress Sophia Bush of One Tree Hill is the cousin of Christina Green, the 9-year-old child who lost her life in the shooting.
Both celebrities have issued statements about the shooting, but it’s pretty clear these were not close family relations. Sophia Bush has talked about her cousin’s family in Arizona as if she barely knows them, and Gwyneth outright admitted that she’s never actually met Gabrielle Giffords, even though they’re cousins.
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- 1/11/2011
- by AlexisJ
- SnarkFood.com
Former Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was indicted Wednesday on charges of rape, patronizing a prostitute and endangering the welfare of a child. The charges stem from an incident in May when Taylor allegedly paid $300 ito engage in sexual acts with a 16-year-old girl.
Lawrence Taylor (Photo: shgmom56 - Wikimedia Commons)
Lawrence Taylor was arrested in a New York hotel on May 6 after he allegedly had sexual relations with a teenage prostitute. The girl told police she had been threatened and assaulted by a pimp who forced her to be with Taylor for $300 in cash.
Taylor denies he had sex with the girl and claims he only touched himself while the girl watched. The unidentified girl, however, told The NY Daily News the two did have sex. “If he’s saying we didn’t, that’s not true,” she said.
If convicted on all charges, Lawrence Taylor could...
Lawrence Taylor (Photo: shgmom56 - Wikimedia Commons)
Lawrence Taylor was arrested in a New York hotel on May 6 after he allegedly had sexual relations with a teenage prostitute. The girl told police she had been threatened and assaulted by a pimp who forced her to be with Taylor for $300 in cash.
Taylor denies he had sex with the girl and claims he only touched himself while the girl watched. The unidentified girl, however, told The NY Daily News the two did have sex. “If he’s saying we didn’t, that’s not true,” she said.
If convicted on all charges, Lawrence Taylor could...
- 6/23/2010
- by Cameron
- SnarkFood.com
A man who went after Ryan Seacrest with a knife twice last year has been sentenced to two years in prison. 26-year-old Chidi Uzomah, a.k.a. the Ryan Seacrest stalker, pleaded no contest to felony stalking in March. Now he’ll be spending a couple of years in jail pondering his evil stalker ways.
Ryan Seacrest on 'American Idol' (Fox)
Chidi Uzomah tried to attack Ryan Seacrest with a knife last September outside of an Orange County hospital. A month later, Uzomah stalked his way – again with a knife – into the E! building where Seacrest shoots his TV show.
Chidi Uzomah mug shot
Luckily Ryan Seacrest’s stalker never managed to get his hands – or knife – on the American Idol host. In addition to his jail sentence, Uzomah has been ordered to stay away from Seacrest for 10 years.
All we have to say is that when this...
Ryan Seacrest on 'American Idol' (Fox)
Chidi Uzomah tried to attack Ryan Seacrest with a knife last September outside of an Orange County hospital. A month later, Uzomah stalked his way – again with a knife – into the E! building where Seacrest shoots his TV show.
Chidi Uzomah mug shot
Luckily Ryan Seacrest’s stalker never managed to get his hands – or knife – on the American Idol host. In addition to his jail sentence, Uzomah has been ordered to stay away from Seacrest for 10 years.
All we have to say is that when this...
- 6/14/2010
- by Ann
- SnarkFood.com
Marc Jacobs took home top honors in women’s wear and Marcus Wainwright (rag & bone) took the prize for men’s wear at the Council of Fashion Designers of America Gala last night. The highlight of the evening, however, was the celebratory tribute to late fashion icon Alexander McQueen.
Marc Jacobs & Jessica Biel (Cfda.com)
Jewelry designer Alexis Bittar rounded out the top winners for the night at the Cfda gala, winning the top award in the accessories category. Emerging artists Jason Wu (women’s wear), Richard Chai (men’s wear) and Alexander Wang (accessories) all walked away with Swarovski Awards for their contributions to the fashion industry.
Supermodel Iman was gifted with the Fashion Icon Award at the Cfda ceremony, while designer Michael Kors won the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award.
Besides all the glam, glitz and awards, the night was most notable for the moving tribute to designer Alexander McQueen,...
Marc Jacobs & Jessica Biel (Cfda.com)
Jewelry designer Alexis Bittar rounded out the top winners for the night at the Cfda gala, winning the top award in the accessories category. Emerging artists Jason Wu (women’s wear), Richard Chai (men’s wear) and Alexander Wang (accessories) all walked away with Swarovski Awards for their contributions to the fashion industry.
Supermodel Iman was gifted with the Fashion Icon Award at the Cfda ceremony, while designer Michael Kors won the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award.
Besides all the glam, glitz and awards, the night was most notable for the moving tribute to designer Alexander McQueen,...
- 6/8/2010
- by Cameron
- SnarkFood.com
India-born celebrity fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander has pleaded not guilty to dozens of new charges of sexually assaulting at least nine women and underage girls here between 2002 and 2006 after being jailed for 59 years by a Los Angeles court for similar crimes.The hearing in New York is separate from the case against 36-year-old Alexander in California, which concluded in 2008 with the designer being convicted of sexually assaulting seven women and girls and receiving a sentence of 59 years' life-imprisonment. The girls were as young as 14. In 2007, Alexander had been charged in New York but ...
- 1/30/2010
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Indian-born celebrity fashion designer Anand Jon has pleaded not guilty in a New York court to new charges that he sexually assaulted nine women and underage girls. Already convicted of raping women in California, Jon, 36, was extradited to New York to face charges that he preyed on 15 to 26 year old models between 2002 and 2006. All Jon said at the hearing was “not guilty”. ...
- 1/30/2010
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
New York, Jan 30 - Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander was brought to a Manhattan court yesterday to face accusations of sexual assaults against 12 young women and girls.
on, 36, is already serving 59 years to life in a California prison for sex assaults on seven other girls. According to authorities in Dallas he has still more crimes to his name.
Law enforcement officials say his New York victims were aged 15 to 26. Jon would invite them to New York from across the Us after seeing their pictures online. He would tell them “You’re gorgeous,” and that he.
on, 36, is already serving 59 years to life in a California prison for sex assaults on seven other girls. According to authorities in Dallas he has still more crimes to his name.
Law enforcement officials say his New York victims were aged 15 to 26. Jon would invite them to New York from across the Us after seeing their pictures online. He would tell them “You’re gorgeous,” and that he.
- 1/30/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander used to be the toast of New York's fashion scene and a former contestant on "America's Next Top Model". Alexander had some pretty big plans in store for himself, unfortunately, he didn't realize that those plans involved him being behind bars. The 35-year-old fashion designer was sentenced to 59 years to life in prison after being convicted of undressing young girls behind closed doors. Alexander was also found guilty of assault against women that he lured. The women came in hope of landing modeling gigs with their ages ranging from 14 to 21. The designer claimed it was all a conspiracy at one point, but a judge at the time of his trial said “You have not convinced me that there’s a conspiracy, all right? There’s nothing before me right now that substantiates that.” Check out Anand's photo inside!
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- 12/19/2009
- by Michelle Thorton
- Reel Empire
There was no sibling rivalry between those who participated in Sanjana Jon’s show at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week. In fact, the show was all about the bond between siblings, as it was dedicated to Sanjana’s brother celebrity fashion designer Anand Jon, who is serving life imprisonment in the Us for sexual crimes.
Salman and Sohail Khan modeled her creations. Sanjana stated that their show was all about unity. She believes that her brother is innocent and she is talking to.
Salman and Sohail Khan modeled her creations. Sanjana stated that their show was all about unity. She believes that her brother is innocent and she is talking to.
- 10/28/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Day 2 of the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Show brought siblings together in Sanjana Jon’s show based on family loyalty. Salman and Sohail Khan and Riya and Raima Sen were amongst other groups of siblings - as well as Sushmita Sen - showing support for the troubled designer whose brother, fellow designer Anand Jon, was recently sentenced to 59 years in prison for molesting young models.
The show itself was very disappointing, although Salman himself proved popular, attracting a standing ovation on the ramp, wearing a plain black shirt and a wide belt, and provoking a near-riot in the post-show conference which had to be abandoned when it started getting out of hand. “I wish he’d remove his shirt,” said one of his fans.
“Of course I am missing my brother, but I’m happy that I’ve got so many brothers now,” a tearful Sanjana Jon remarked, referring to the...
The show itself was very disappointing, although Salman himself proved popular, attracting a standing ovation on the ramp, wearing a plain black shirt and a wide belt, and provoking a near-riot in the post-show conference which had to be abandoned when it started getting out of hand. “I wish he’d remove his shirt,” said one of his fans.
“Of course I am missing my brother, but I’m happy that I’ve got so many brothers now,” a tearful Sanjana Jon remarked, referring to the...
- 10/27/2009
- Bollyspice
Five years ago, Natalie Pack was living the life she had dreamed of since she was a little girl. The tall, blue-eyed brunette was an accomplished dancer traveling the world as a professional model, taking college classes and engaged to marry. But then she met Anand Jon Alexander, the celebrity fashion designer known as Anand Jon, and the life she knew was destroyed. Alexander, she alleges, raped her in 2004, leaving her "lifeless and soulless." "The mental and emotional scars I'm left with are permanent," Pack, 31, told a judge in a victim's impact statement. "I don't have much hope that I will ever get better.
- 9/8/2009
- by Oliver Jones
- PEOPLE.com
Anand Jon, the India born fashion designer who was facing prosecution in the Us for rape and assault on young women, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting seven young women and girls by a Californian superior court. David Wesley, the judge of Los Angeles Superior Court, sentenced the over- rated fashion designer to 59 years of imprisonment for his sexual crimes. The judge deplored the fact that Anand Jon sexually assaulted minor girls, but did not have any remorse, which made the crime more heinous. Jon had been arrested in March 2007 on the charges of rape, based on the allegation of aspiring models and lewd conduct on minor. In November 2008, he was convicted on 16 of 23 counts of sexual abuse, including forcible rape of seven women and girls aged between 14 and 21. Later in July 2009, Jon fired his team of lawyers and decided to fight his own case in the court. However,...
- 9/2/2009
- Stardust Scoop of the Day
Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander was sentenced Monday to 59 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting aspiring models he lured to Los Angeles.
- 9/1/2009
- by Greg Risling
- backstage.com
Shamed fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander has been handed a minimum sentence of 59 years in prison after he was convicted of raping a string of wannabe models.
The 35-year-old star, whose celebrity clients reportedly included Paris Hilton and Mary J. Blige, was found guilty on 16 charges of sexually assaulting seven girls and young women.
The sensational two-month trial in California heard how the Indian-born couturier lured teenage models as young as 14 to his apartment and abused them in a string of attacks between 2001 and 2007.
The guilty verdict was handed out last year but sentencing was delayed as Alexander sought a retrial - alleging juror misconduct amid claims one of the panel had improperly contacted his sister. That request was turned down and a second demand for a new trial was lodged over the summer.
The Los Angeles court denied that request, too, and hauled him back in front of a judge on Monday to receive his sentence.
Superior Court Judge David Wesley told the hearing that Alexander "showed no remorse for his actions" and sentenced him to 59 years to life in prison.
The 13 women who accused Alexander of assaulting them filled the courtroom - crying and holding hands as the sentence was read out.
The 35-year-old star, whose celebrity clients reportedly included Paris Hilton and Mary J. Blige, was found guilty on 16 charges of sexually assaulting seven girls and young women.
The sensational two-month trial in California heard how the Indian-born couturier lured teenage models as young as 14 to his apartment and abused them in a string of attacks between 2001 and 2007.
The guilty verdict was handed out last year but sentencing was delayed as Alexander sought a retrial - alleging juror misconduct amid claims one of the panel had improperly contacted his sister. That request was turned down and a second demand for a new trial was lodged over the summer.
The Los Angeles court denied that request, too, and hauled him back in front of a judge on Monday to receive his sentence.
Superior Court Judge David Wesley told the hearing that Alexander "showed no remorse for his actions" and sentenced him to 59 years to life in prison.
The 13 women who accused Alexander of assaulting them filled the courtroom - crying and holding hands as the sentence was read out.
- 9/1/2009
- WENN
Anand Jon Alexander, the Indian-us celebrity fashion designer was sentences to 59 years of life imprisonment. The charge against the fashion designer was of sexual assault of seven young girls he made false promises to offer modeling jobs. Alexander, who played his own lawyer, had presented a long argument pleading a new trial. The reason he stated for his plead was juror and prosecutorial misconduct and poor defense by his former attorneys. Judge David Wesley although denied every request of Alexander. Alexander took part in reality television show “America's Next Top Model” as a guest designer. During this time in last year November, he was convicted of 16 charges of rape, sexual assault and other crimes.Deputy Dist. Atty. Frances Young added that the sentence given to Alex....
- 9/1/2009
- by Sumana
- Celeb9.com
Disgraced fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander broke down in tears while representing himself in court on Monday morning at a sentencing hearing for sexual assault.
Alexander was convicted of raping aspiring models in 2008.
He was in court requesting a new trial, claiming he was treated unfairly by one prosecutor.
His initial bid for a retrial was denied by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Wesley.
Alexander, who has reportedly designed outfits for Paris Hilton and Mary J. Blige, was found guilty of 16 charges of sexually assaulting seven girls and young women.
During his two-month trial, a California court heard how the Indian-born couturier lured wannabe models as young as 14 to his apartment in Beverly Hills and abused them in a string of attacks between 2001 and 2007.
The 35 year old's attorneys claimed his accusers were attempting to ruin his career, but he was convicted of 16 of the 23 charges against him. He was acquitted of four charges and a further three resulted in a hung jury.
Alexander sought a retrial on the basis of juror misconduct, alleging a juror had improperly contacted his sister.
Prosecutors are urging the court to sentence the designer to life in prison.
Alexander was convicted of raping aspiring models in 2008.
He was in court requesting a new trial, claiming he was treated unfairly by one prosecutor.
His initial bid for a retrial was denied by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Wesley.
Alexander, who has reportedly designed outfits for Paris Hilton and Mary J. Blige, was found guilty of 16 charges of sexually assaulting seven girls and young women.
During his two-month trial, a California court heard how the Indian-born couturier lured wannabe models as young as 14 to his apartment in Beverly Hills and abused them in a string of attacks between 2001 and 2007.
The 35 year old's attorneys claimed his accusers were attempting to ruin his career, but he was convicted of 16 of the 23 charges against him. He was acquitted of four charges and a further three resulted in a hung jury.
Alexander sought a retrial on the basis of juror misconduct, alleging a juror had improperly contacted his sister.
Prosecutors are urging the court to sentence the designer to life in prison.
- 8/31/2009
- WENN
Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander was sentenced Monday to 59 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting aspiring models he lured to Los Angeles.Alexander, 35, showed no reaction as Superior Court Judge David Wesley said Alexander should be incarcerated as long as possible for preying upon young girls and women. Alexander was convicted in November of 14 counts including forcible rape. He was found not guilty of four felonies, and jurors could not reach a verdict on three counts."Mr. Alexander has showed no remorse for his actions," the judge said.The sentencing capped a tumultuous, exhausting post-verdict saga that included allegations of juror tampering by his sister, Sanjana, juror misconduct and Alexander's decision to represent himself. Alexander also lost a bid for a new trial earlier Monday, claiming there was a conspiracy among law enforcement to convict him.The most striking image came as a bevy of beautiful...
- 8/31/2009
- Filmicafe
Celebrity fashion designer and convicted rapist Anand Jon Alexander will face sentencing next month after his bid for a retrial was denied by a Los Angeles judge.
Alexander, who has reportedly designed outfits for Paris Hilton and Mary J. Blige, was found guilty of 16 charges of sexually assaulting seven girls and young women.
During his two-month trial, a California court heard how the Indian-born couturier lured wannabe models as young as 14 to his apartment in Beverly Hills and abused them in a string of attacks between 2001 and 2007.
The 35 year old's attorneys claimed his accusers were attempting to ruin his career, but he was convicted of 16 of the 23 charges against him. He was acquitted of four charges and a further three resulted in a hung jury.
Alexander sought a retrial on the basis of juror misconduct, alleging a juror had improperly contacted his sister.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Wesley has ruled "a new trial will not be granted where there is a misconduct of such a trifling nature".
Alexander told reporters, "This is a total travesty of justice."...
Alexander, who has reportedly designed outfits for Paris Hilton and Mary J. Blige, was found guilty of 16 charges of sexually assaulting seven girls and young women.
During his two-month trial, a California court heard how the Indian-born couturier lured wannabe models as young as 14 to his apartment in Beverly Hills and abused them in a string of attacks between 2001 and 2007.
The 35 year old's attorneys claimed his accusers were attempting to ruin his career, but he was convicted of 16 of the 23 charges against him. He was acquitted of four charges and a further three resulted in a hung jury.
Alexander sought a retrial on the basis of juror misconduct, alleging a juror had improperly contacted his sister.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Wesley has ruled "a new trial will not be granted where there is a misconduct of such a trifling nature".
Alexander told reporters, "This is a total travesty of justice."...
- 7/7/2009
- WENN
Prosecutors are urging a Los Angeles judge to throw out convicted rapist Anand Jon Alexander's bid for a retrial, amid allegations of one juror's inappropriate behaviour during the fashion designer's 2008 trial.
Alexander, who has reportedly designed outfits for Paris Hilton and Mary J. Blige, was found guilty of 16 charges of sexually assaulting seven girls and young women.
During his two-month trial, a California court heard how the Indian-born couturier lured wannabe models as young as 14 to his apartment in Beverly Hills and abused them in a string of attacks between 2001 and 2007.
The 35 year old's attorneys claimed his accusers were attempting to ruin his career, but he was convicted of 16 of the 23 charges against him. He was acquitted of four charges and a further three resulted in a hung jury.
But Alexander is now seeking a retrial after it emerged juror Alvin Dymally had contacted the disgraced star's sister Sanjana and flirted with her. His attorney Leonard Levine claims Dymally's actions show he could not have been impartial when deliberating over the charges.
Levine says, "I think it's clear that he was in love with her. He was hardly an impartial juror."
However, prosecutors argue the juror did not discuss any details about the trial with Sanjana and only complimented her in taped phone conversations presented to the judge to support their argument.
Deputy District Attorney Frances Young says, "The tape speaks for itself. It appears to capture a conversation in which Dymally wanted to privately tell Sanjana that he thought she was 'sexy' and that he wanted to see her 'afterwards'."
A court hearing to determine whether Alexander will be granted a new trial is due to take place on Monday.
Alexander, who has reportedly designed outfits for Paris Hilton and Mary J. Blige, was found guilty of 16 charges of sexually assaulting seven girls and young women.
During his two-month trial, a California court heard how the Indian-born couturier lured wannabe models as young as 14 to his apartment in Beverly Hills and abused them in a string of attacks between 2001 and 2007.
The 35 year old's attorneys claimed his accusers were attempting to ruin his career, but he was convicted of 16 of the 23 charges against him. He was acquitted of four charges and a further three resulted in a hung jury.
But Alexander is now seeking a retrial after it emerged juror Alvin Dymally had contacted the disgraced star's sister Sanjana and flirted with her. His attorney Leonard Levine claims Dymally's actions show he could not have been impartial when deliberating over the charges.
Levine says, "I think it's clear that he was in love with her. He was hardly an impartial juror."
However, prosecutors argue the juror did not discuss any details about the trial with Sanjana and only complimented her in taped phone conversations presented to the judge to support their argument.
Deputy District Attorney Frances Young says, "The tape speaks for itself. It appears to capture a conversation in which Dymally wanted to privately tell Sanjana that he thought she was 'sexy' and that he wanted to see her 'afterwards'."
A court hearing to determine whether Alexander will be granted a new trial is due to take place on Monday.
- 7/3/2009
- WENN
Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander has been found guilty of 16 charges of sexually assaulting seven girls and young women.
On Thursday a California court ruled the Indian-born couturier, who has reportedly designed outfits for Paris Hilton and Mary J. Blige, lured wannabe models as young as 14 to his apartment in Beverly Hills and abused them in a string of attacks between 2001 and 2007.
During a two-month trial, the 34 year old's attorneys attempted to discredit the testimony of his accusers, suggesting they were all plotting to ruin his career.
But he was convicted of 16 of the 23 charges against him. He was acquitted of four charges and a further three resulted in a hung jury.
Jon, who will be sentenced on 13 January, is facing life behind bars. And his legal nightmare could be getting worse - Jon is also facing indictment in New York and Texas, where further assaults are alleged to have taken place.
On Thursday a California court ruled the Indian-born couturier, who has reportedly designed outfits for Paris Hilton and Mary J. Blige, lured wannabe models as young as 14 to his apartment in Beverly Hills and abused them in a string of attacks between 2001 and 2007.
During a two-month trial, the 34 year old's attorneys attempted to discredit the testimony of his accusers, suggesting they were all plotting to ruin his career.
But he was convicted of 16 of the 23 charges against him. He was acquitted of four charges and a further three resulted in a hung jury.
Jon, who will be sentenced on 13 January, is facing life behind bars. And his legal nightmare could be getting worse - Jon is also facing indictment in New York and Texas, where further assaults are alleged to have taken place.
- 11/13/2008
- WENN
Latest: The fate of Indian-born fashion designer Anand Jon is now in the hands of a Los Angeles jury after it retired on Monday to deliberate on charges of rape.
The 34-year-old, full name Anand Jon Alexander, is facing 27 counts, including rape and sexual assault, on a number of women - many of whom were models and underage at the time of the alleged attacks. The incidents are said to have occurred between 2001 and 2007.
During the trial, prosecutors accused the designer - who's reportedly made outfits for celebrities including Paris Hilton and Mary J. Blige - of using his design studio in Beverly Hills to lure models before attacking them.
Deputy District Attorney Frances Young told the court, "These girls trusted the man seated at that table. And he took advantage of them. He humiliated, degraded and took what he wanted from them. He was a predator who took advantage of the weak people around him.
"He has no criminal sexual borders. If he didn't use force, he laced their drinks."
But Alexander's lawyer Leonard Levine made a last-minute stand in his closing argument on Friday blasting the women accusing his client of rape - insisting they are "lying" in a bid to seek compensation from the star.
Levine added, "If the girls said it, it must be so - that's what they want you to believe. Every bit of circumstantial evidence in this case points to one thing - it didn't happen."
The jury of six men and six women are expected to deliver a verdict in the next few days. If convicted of all counts, Alexander faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.
The 34-year-old, full name Anand Jon Alexander, is facing 27 counts, including rape and sexual assault, on a number of women - many of whom were models and underage at the time of the alleged attacks. The incidents are said to have occurred between 2001 and 2007.
During the trial, prosecutors accused the designer - who's reportedly made outfits for celebrities including Paris Hilton and Mary J. Blige - of using his design studio in Beverly Hills to lure models before attacking them.
Deputy District Attorney Frances Young told the court, "These girls trusted the man seated at that table. And he took advantage of them. He humiliated, degraded and took what he wanted from them. He was a predator who took advantage of the weak people around him.
"He has no criminal sexual borders. If he didn't use force, he laced their drinks."
But Alexander's lawyer Leonard Levine made a last-minute stand in his closing argument on Friday blasting the women accusing his client of rape - insisting they are "lying" in a bid to seek compensation from the star.
Levine added, "If the girls said it, it must be so - that's what they want you to believe. Every bit of circumstantial evidence in this case points to one thing - it didn't happen."
The jury of six men and six women are expected to deliver a verdict in the next few days. If convicted of all counts, Alexander faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.
- 11/4/2008
- WENN
A lawyer for Indian fashion designer Anand Jon has hit out at the women accusing him of rape - insisting they are "lying" in a bid to seek compensation from the star.
The 34-year-old is currently on trial in Los Angeles on 27 counts, including rape and sexual assault, on a number of women, many of whom were models and underage at the time of the alleged attacks. The incidents are said to have occurred between 2001 and 2007.
But in the closing argument of the case on Friday, lawyers for the designer - full name Anand Jon Alexander - accused the alleged victims of lying on the stand - so they can sue Alexander following his criminal case.
Attorney Leonard Levine told the court, "How many times did you hear 'I don't recall' from them during the trial? I stopped counting at 300. These women lied. They lied, they exaggerated and nobody cared - but you should care."
Prosecutors have accused Alexander of being a "sexual predator" who should be handed a long jail term.
If convicted of all counts, Alexander faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.
The 34-year-old is currently on trial in Los Angeles on 27 counts, including rape and sexual assault, on a number of women, many of whom were models and underage at the time of the alleged attacks. The incidents are said to have occurred between 2001 and 2007.
But in the closing argument of the case on Friday, lawyers for the designer - full name Anand Jon Alexander - accused the alleged victims of lying on the stand - so they can sue Alexander following his criminal case.
Attorney Leonard Levine told the court, "How many times did you hear 'I don't recall' from them during the trial? I stopped counting at 300. These women lied. They lied, they exaggerated and nobody cared - but you should care."
Prosecutors have accused Alexander of being a "sexual predator" who should be handed a long jail term.
If convicted of all counts, Alexander faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.
- 11/1/2008
- WENN
Anand Jon sounds like a sniveling crybaby as he cools his heels in La County Jail awaiting trial on sordid sex charges involving young models. "There is a possibility I may not survive this ordeal," the Indian-born designer rants in a letter to journo Sharon Waxman in Los Angeles magazine. "I grapple with blankets that have bloodstains dried in tie-dyed patterns and battle nocturnal visits from . . . rodents and insects (that I have not even seen in the jungles of India!) . . . The whole thing feels like a Stephen King novel turned...
- 7/24/2008
- NYPost.com
The family of jailed Indian fashion designer Anand Jon will hold a candlelit vigil for him outside New York's Criminal Courts on Wednesday.
The 34-year-old is currently awaiting trial on 59 counts of rape and sexual assault on a number of women, many of whom were models and underage at the time of the alleged attacks.
He has been behind bars since November, after failing to make $1.3 million (GBP650,000) bail, which his family have argued is too high.
But his sister Sanjana is convinced of his innocence, and will introduce three models at the vigil to speak on her brother's behalf.
She says, "Hundreds more witnesses (supporting Jon) will come forth".
The 34-year-old is currently awaiting trial on 59 counts of rape and sexual assault on a number of women, many of whom were models and underage at the time of the alleged attacks.
He has been behind bars since November, after failing to make $1.3 million (GBP650,000) bail, which his family have argued is too high.
But his sister Sanjana is convinced of his innocence, and will introduce three models at the vigil to speak on her brother's behalf.
She says, "Hundreds more witnesses (supporting Jon) will come forth".
- 3/19/2008
- WENN
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