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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
The Dark Knight Rises and Rambo star Alon Aboutboul dies after being pulled from sea
Alon Aboutboul - who starred in both The Dark Knight Rises and Rambo III - has died at the age of 60 after being pulled from the sea in front of horrified holidaymakers Hollywood actor Alon Aboutboul has died at the age of 60 after being pulled from the sea on a popular tourist beach in Israel. The star, best known for his role as Dr Pavel in The Dark Knight Rises was swimming at HaBonim Beach in Tel Aviv on Tuesday morning when tragedy struck. It's understood Alon had just come out of the water when he told bystanders he was feeling unwell, before suddenly collapsing. Paramedics rushed to the scene but were unable to resuscitate him, despite trying for an hour to revive him. The cause of death is currently not known and Alon is survived by his wife and four kids.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Alon Aboutboul dead: Batman and Rambo star dies after being pulled from sea
Alon Aboutboul has died at the age of 60 after being pulled from the sea on a popular tourist beach. Alon played Dr Pavel in The Dark Knight Rises, the final film in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. He was swimming on HaBonim Beach in Tel Aviv on Tuesday morning when he came out of the sea. He told people he was feeling unwell, according to onlookers, before collapsing. Paramedics rushed to the scene but were unable to resuscitate him, despite trying for an hour to revive him. The cause of death is currently not known and Alon is survived by his wife and four kids. Israeli Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar posted a tribute, which read: "Last night I watched an interview with him, where he talked about filming a movie he recently participated in, and the passion for the profession that radiated from him was evident even after so many years in the field. "Alon was an Ophir Award and Television Academy Award winner and over the years portrayed a wide range of characters to which he brought depth and emotion, leaving a deep mark on Israeli culture. May his memory be blessed." In The Dark Knight Rises, Alon played Dr Pavel, who was a Russian nuclear physicist. Bane - played by Tom Hardy - was after Pavel and managed to kidnap him on a plane. As he prepares to to jump out of the jet with Pavel, he tells the physicist, "Calm down, doctor. Now is not the time for fear. That comes later."
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
More accusations added to federal sex trafficking case against Alexander brothers
Three real estate brothers accused of a scheme to sex traffic women across multiple states and Mexico were in a federal courtroom in New York on Tuesday to face a third superseding indictment. An added count against Alon Alexander and Oren Alexander brings the total to 10 counts against them and Tal Alexander. They pleaded not guilty to all charges. The brothers appeared in hand and leg shackles, wearing olive prison attire. They greeted their parents on their way in and out of the brief arraignment. Federal prosecutors have accused the men of working together to drug, sexually assault and rape dozens of victims from 2009 to 2021. The charges allege that the brothers promised women luxury experiences to lure them to locations where they were sexually assaulted and raped. Seven victims are included in the indictment, including a minor. Federal prosecutors have said they have spoken to more than 60 alleged victims of the men. The new count alleges that Alon and Oren gave a drug, intoxicant or other substance to a woman without her knowledge to cause her to engage in a sex act on a Bahamian cruise ship that departed from and arrived in the United States. An attorney for Alon, Howard Srebnick, said his client had not drugged a woman to have sex with her. "On Jan. 13, 2025, a retired FBI polygraph examiner tested Alon while in jail. Alon was asked if he ever had sex with any woman he knew had been covertly given drugs, which Alon denied," Srebnick said. "The polygraph examiner opined that Alon passed the lie detector test, there were 'no significant reactions indicative of deception' by Alon." An attorney for Oren said his client will continue to fight the charges. "The court reiterated that the government must now comply with its obligation to produce evidence exculpating Oren and his brothers. We look forward to a time when we can present all such material in a public forum," said Richard Klugh. An attorney for Tal declined to comment Tuesday. Earlier Tuesday, attorneys for the three brothers appeared in circuit court to appeal their detention at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where they have been held since December. "They did not agree to provide sex in exchange for the travel or accommodations,' Deanna Paul, defense attorney for Tal Alexander, wrote in a dismissal motion filed Monday in the Southern District of New York in Manhattan. "The alleged travel and accommodations were not conditioned expressly, or implicitly, on the victims' participation in the sex acts; and the travel and accommodations did not represent compensation for the sex acts,' the motion says, citing four federal court decisions on the sex trafficking law requiring that connection to hold up. Their next hearing is set for Aug. 19. The Alexander brothers filed a defamation lawsuit this week against The Real Deal, a real estate publication, seeking $500 million in damages for what they say has been a 'smear campaign' against them that 'has relentlessly published articles containing false and misleading statements.' The Real Deal strongly rejected the allegations. "Let's be clear: this lawsuit is not about justice. It's an attempt to stop investigative journalism and bully a newsroom for doing its job,' founder and publisher Amir Korangy said in a statement Tuesday. 'The Real Deal's reporting was fair and conscientious, and we are confident the courts will see this for what it is — a frivolous and cynical attempt to weaponize the legal system." This article was originally published on
NBC News
11-06-2025
- NBC News
More accusations added to federal sex trafficking case against Alexander brothers
Three real estate brothers accused of a scheme to sex traffic women across multiple states and Mexico were in a federal courtroom in New York on Tuesday to face a third superseding indictment. An added count against Alon Alexander and Oren Alexander brings the total to 10 counts against Oren Alexander, Tal Alexander and Alon Alexander. They pleaded not guilty to all charges. The brothers appeared in hand and leg shackles, wearing olive-colored prison attire. They greeted their parents on their way in and out of the brief arraignment. Federal prosecutors have accused the men of working together to drug, sexually assault and rape dozens of victims between 2009 and 2021. The charges allege that the brothers promised women luxury experiences to lure them to locations where they were sexually assaulted and raped. Seven victims are included in the indictment, including a minor. Federal prosecutors have said they have spoken to more than 60 alleged victims of the men. The new count alleges that Alon and Oren gave a drug, intoxicant or another substance to a woman without her knowledge to cause her to engage in a sex act while on a Bahamian cruise ship that departed from and arrived in the United States. An attorney for Alon, Howard Srebnick, said that his client had not drugged a woman to have sex with her. "On January 13, 2025, a retired FBI polygraph examiner tested Alon while in jail. Alon was asked if he ever had sex with any woman he knew had been covertly given drugs, which Alon denied," Srebnick said. "The polygraph examiner opined that Alon passed the lie detector test, there were 'no significant reactions indicative of deception' by Alon." Attorneys for the other men either declined to comment Tuesday. Earlier on Tuesday, attorneys for the three brothers appeared at the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to appeal their detention at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where they have been held since last December. "They did not agree to provide sex in exchange for the travel or accommodations,' defense attorney Deanna Paul for Tal Alexander wrote in a dismissal motion filed Monday in the Southern District of New York in Manhattan. "The alleged travel and accommodations were not conditioned expressly, or implicitly, on the victims' participation in the sex acts; and the travel and accommodations did not represent compensation for the sex acts,' the motion states, citing four separate federal court decisions on the sex trafficking law requiring that connection to hold up. Their next hearing is set for Aug 19. The Alexander brothers filed a defamation lawsuit this week against The Real Deal, a real estate publication, seeking $500 million in damages for what they say has been a 'smear campaign' against them that 'has relentlessly published articles containing false and misleading statements'. The Real Deal strongly rejected those allegations. "Let's be clear: this lawsuit is not about justice. It's an attempt to stop investigative journalism and bully a newsroom for doing its job,' founder and publisher Amir Korangy said in a statement Tuesday. 'The Real Deal's reporting was fair and conscientious, and we are confident the courts will see this for what it is — a frivolous and cynical attempt to weaponize the legal system."
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Hundreds in attendance as slain Israeli soldier Alon Farkas laid to rest
'You were always at the center of things, smiling and leaving your mark wherever you went," a representative of the IDF said. In a moving ceremony held Thursday morning, hundreds of family members, friends, and fellow residents of Kibbutz Kabri gathered to pay their last respects to St.-Sgt.-Maj. (Res.) Alon Farkas, 27, who was killed in battle in the Shajaiya neighborhood of the Gaza Strip. For more stories from ALL ISRAEL NEWS go to Farkas, a dedicated soldier in the 6646 Reconnaissance Battalion of the Shu'alei Marom Brigade, was killed in an incident in northern Gaza that also left another soldier seriously wounded. With nearly 300 days of reserve duty behind him, Farkas was known among his comrades as a sensitive and intelligent young man who never gave up, even when circumstances were at their hardest. Born and raised in Kibbutz Kabri, Farkas was studying neuroscience and cognition at Ben-Gurion University in Be'er Sheva. In his youth, he was active in theater, excelled in sports, and served as a counselor in a youth movement. During the funeral, his partner, Oriya Sadeh, shared a deeply personal letter she had written for the wedding they had planned but will now never celebrate. 'Alon, my love, by your side, everything is simply quieter,' she read through tears. 'I was blessed with the gift of my best friend, my soulmate, the love of my life. I promise you and God that I will always be with you. I am yours forever.' She also recited the lyrics of the Spanish song 'Gracias a la vida' ('Thanks for Life'), a favorite of Alon's. His mother, Daniela, spoke of a son who embraced life with joy and passion: 'My Alon, a beautiful, loving, and beloved boy. You loved soccer, music, and good food—especially meat, and you were a master at preparing it. You loved parties and hosting. Your kind eyes radiated unconditional love. You loved Oriya, who you said was 'the one,' and your sister Noa, whom you always protected. You loved this country deeply and dreamed of serving in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, representing Israel as an ambassador.' Lt. Col. Rotem, representing the IDF, paid tribute to Alon's dedication: 'Your commitment to the country and its people was unwavering. You were always at the center of things, smiling and leaving your mark wherever you went. You were ready for every mission, even when it was tough. When the war broke out, you cut short your trip in Europe and returned to serve without hesitation. The brigade commander, Yoni Hakohen, and all of us are deeply saddened, but we are proud of you. To your family, I say: your fate is bound to the IDF. We have lost an extraordinary person.' Oriya Markowitz, a teammate from Alon's unit, stood with fellow soldiers, arms linked, and said: 'We tried to save you and bring you back home with us. I'm sorry we couldn't. We will draw strength from you and continue forward.' Close friends from the kibbutz—Amit, Tomer, and Daniel—spoke about their tight-knit group, which they called 'The Biker Boys,' and the matching tattoos they all got: 'We were seven—now we are six.' Daniel added, 'He was a genius, the professor of the group, with a huge heart. I spoke to him just a few days ago, and he said this would be his last tour. He didn't want to go—but he went. That was Alon.' Alon Farkas leaves behind a grieving family, a partner who adored him, countless friends, and a country that will never forget his courage, kindness, and unwavering dedication. May his memory be a blessing.
