Woman in suit against Oren Alexander asks judge to keep name hidden
The plaintiff, known as Jane Doe C.L., argues that using her real name in the Los Angeles case would cause further psychological harm and public harassment.
By Paul Davidson ·
A woman suing a real estate developer for rape is asking a Los Angeles judge to let her keep her name out of the public record. She has been listed only as Jane Doe C.L. in her lawsuit, and her lawyers submitted papers on Tuesday to maintain that anonymity in all future filings.
The request was directed to Judge Janet E. Hong in Los Angeles Superior Court. The complaint was filed in April 2025 against Oren Alexander. It alleges sexual assault, battery, gender violence, a civil rights violation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The woman is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, but the specific amounts have not been disclosed.
Doe’s attorneys wrote that the need for secrecy is urgent. They stated that the plaintiff has lived with the psychological effects of the assault for more than a decade. They noted that people online have already targeted her even though her name has not appeared in a public filing. They argued that forcing her to litigate under her true name would expose her to more harassment without advancing any legitimate public interest.
The lawsuit describes a specific timeline for the alleged incident. Doe and Alexander became friends on social media in 2014. In April 2015, he visited her at her job in Los Angeles while he was in town from New York. The suit states he invited her to a party at the home of actor Michael B. Jordan. The two met at the Chateau Marmont hotel in West Hollywood before going to the event.
According to the complaint, Alexander isolated Doe in a corner of the room and kissed her. He then took her to a bedroom, undressed her against her will, and sexually assaulted her. The suit quotes Alexander as saying, “I know you want this, stop telling yourself you don’t.” He later returned to the festivities and acted as if nothing had happened. Doe left in a ride-hailing vehicle and suppressed the trauma for years.
The woman alleges she now suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, nightmares, anxiety, and difficulty trusting others. Her lawyers described her current state as one of intrusive memories, hypervigilance, and feelings of shame. They said the risk to her well-being is concrete and not speculative. They emphasized that Doe does not want a substantive litigation advantage, only the ability to pursue her claims without unnecessary exposure.
Alexander’s legal team has previously denied the allegations. They have argued that the case is barred by the statute of limitations. They also contended that any contact between the plaintiff and the defendant was consensual. The suit accuses Alexander of using his wealth, power, and social influence to commit and conceal the violent crime.
Alexander is currently serving a prison sentence in New York. He was convicted in March of six counts, including sex trafficking and aggravated sexual abuse by force. On October 27, a federal judge sentenced him and his brothers, Alon and Tal Alexander, to 30 years in prison each. The pseudonym motion in the Los Angeles case is scheduled for a hearing on April 6, 2027. Trial of the underlying case is set for November 7, 2028.
The plaintiff seeks to continue using the pseudonym in all court documents. Her attorneys believe this will protect her from further public scrutiny. The judge will decide on the motion in the spring of next year.
