Key accuser in Alexander brothers rape case dies just one week before federal trial begins: report
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Kate Whiteman, who first accused Oren Alexander and Alon Alexander of rape, has died in Australia. The news comes less than two weeks before their criminal trial begins.
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The news comes just before the brothers' criminal trial is set to begin, with jury selection starting Jan. 20.
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