Sanjana Jon
Anand Jon's sister; the public face of the campaign for his release.
- Leads and fronts the long-running effort to overturn his conviction.
- A juror-contact issue involving "his sister" appears in the appellate record of his case.
The crimes and the convictions
Everything in this section is a matter of public court record and contemporaneous news reporting.
Documented Court records or a subject's own published words.
Under investigation An attributed allegation, not established fact.
California, 2008 Documented
On November 13, 2008, a Los Angeles jury convicted Anand Jon Alexander on sixteen counts, including forcible rape, sexual battery, and contributing to the delinquency of minors, tied to seven young accusers, some assaulted at fourteen. The jury acquitted him on four felonies and deadlocked on three. In 2009, Superior Court Judge David Wesley sentenced him to fifty-nine years to life, saying he had shown no remorse. Thirteen women were present in the courtroom. (LA Superior Court case BA327190.)
He is listed on California's Megan's Law registry, maintained by the California Department of Justice, as a registered sex offender with a current status of incarcerated. (Searchable at meganslaw.ca.gov.)
New York, 2013 Documented
Facing an initial set of roughly forty-nine charges, Jon pleaded guilty in 2013 to a single count of criminal sexual act involving a woman lured with modeling promises. The agreed term amounted to time already served.
He is listed on New York State's public sex offender registry as a Level 3 (high-risk) offender, designated a Sexually Violent Offender. The registry entry can be viewed directly: New York State Sex Offender Registry, offender details.
Texas, 2007 Documented
A Dallas grand jury (292nd Judicial District) returned three sexual-assault indictments, cases F-0772363, F-0772364, and F-0772365, reaching back to alleged offenses in 2002, 2004, and 2005. Warrants issued in 2007. He was never separately tried, because the California sentence subsumed the rest.
Timeline
- 1999
Launches his debut fashion collection; builds a celebrity-adjacent brand. - 2006-2007
Named to Newsweek's "Who's Next in 2007"; appears on America's Next Top Model. - March 2007
Arrested in Beverly Hills as model complaints surface. - Nov 13, 2008
Convicted by a Los Angeles jury on sixteen counts. - 2009
Sentenced to fifty-nine years to life. - Nov 2009
An accuser goes public describing online harassment by his supporters after his conviction. - 2013
Pleads guilty to one count in New York. - 2020
International Justice Alliance, Inc. is incorporated in Texas. - 2024
THEBFLY.CO LLC is registered in Nevada.
The predator and his prey
Drawn from prosecutors' descriptions and accusers' accounts as reported at trial.
Prosecutors described a consistent pattern. Jon contacted aspiring models, many of them teenagers, many from small towns, through social media and email. He complimented their look, promised photo shoots and industry introductions, and paid for their travel to Los Angeles or New York. Once a young woman was isolated in his residence, far from anyone she knew, he assaulted her. Reporting at the time placed the number of accusers across the states at around twenty. He has consistently maintained the encounters were consensual.
At sentencing, accusers addressed the court directly. One, assaulted at fourteen, described how he had taken her adolescence, her trust, and her dream. Documented
Court records
Case numbers and where the underlying records are held. Court files are public; most are obtained from the relevant clerk of court.
- Los Angeles Superior Court, People v. Anand Jon Alexander (case number BA327190)The 2008 conviction. Records via the Los Angeles Superior Court, Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. (Case number to be confirmed against the court file before it is relied upon.)
- New York, 2013 guilty plea, one count of criminal sexual actRecords via the New York County (Manhattan) court system.
- Dallas County, 292nd Judicial District, cases F-0772363, F-0772364, F-0772365The 2007 Texas indictments. Records via the Dallas County District Clerk.
Direct links will be added as certified copies are obtained. Case numbers are provided so the records can be independently verified.
Press coverage of the case
Contemporaneous and later reporting on the crimes, trial, and sentence.
- Anand Jon, Wikipedia (overview and citations)en.wikipedia.org
- Fashion Designer Anand Jon Convicted of 16 Counts of Sexual Abuse, NBC Los Angelesnbclosangeles.com
- 'Top Model' designer gets 59 years for rapes, NBC Newsnbcnews.com
- Fashion Designer Gets 59 Years to Life for Sex Assault, Fox Newsfoxnews.com
- Pleads guilty to molesting would-be model in NYC, CBS Newscbsnews.com
- Wanted in Dallas for Sexual Assault, Dallas Observerdallasobserver.com
- Anand Jon Victim Goes Public, Says She's Still a Victim, NBC Los Angelesnbclosangeles.com
This list is being expanded. Additional verified articles will be added over time.
Primary sources and filings
Every official record and primary source behind this site, gathered in one place so anything here can be checked at the source. Where a record lives behind a government search portal that does not allow direct links, the exact identifier to search is given.
Sex offender registries
- New York State Sex Offender Registry, Anand Jon Alexandercriminaljustice.ny.gov, listed Level 3, Sexually Violent Offender
- California Megan's Law registry (California Department of Justice)meganslaw.ca.gov, search "Anand Jon"; listed as incarcerated
Court records
- People v. Anand Jon Alexander, LA Superior Court, case BA327190The 2008 conviction, Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center.
- Dallas County, 292nd Judicial District, cases F-0772363, F-0772364, F-0772365The 2007 Texas indictments, Dallas County District Clerk.
- New York County, 2013 guilty plea, one count of criminal sexual actNew York County (Manhattan) court system.
- People v. Gustavo Patino Gonzalez, Tulare County Superior Court, case VCF242391A2012 felony kidnapping jury conviction (network figure "Lucky Patino").
Business, tax, and regulatory filings
- Nevada Secretary of State business searchSearch THEBFLY.CO LLC (NV Business ID NV20243084539), formed March 2024.
- Texas Comptroller taxable-entity searchSearch International Justice Alliance, Inc. (Taxpayer 32077114935; SOS file 0803874927); its Public Information Report lists the directors.
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization SearchSearch American Justice Alliance (EIN 82-3588588); shows 501(c)(3) auto-revoked May 15, 2020.
- FMCSA SAFER company snapshotLucky Patino Transportation LLC, USDOT 3993665 (Gustavo Gonzalez, registered agent).
The organizations' own pages
- International Justice Alliance, Anand Jon Alexander case pageinternationaljusticealliance.org
- International Justice Alliance, Elyana Violet featured contributorinternationaljusticealliance.org
- American Justice Allianceamericanjusticealliance.org
- thebfly.cothebfly.co
- International Innovators / Global Changemakersinternationalinnovators.org
- Davis Vanguarddavisvanguard.org
Some records above live behind official search portals that do not support direct links to an individual record; the identifier to search is provided so each can be independently verified at the source.
The network seeking his release
The people and organizations publicly working to free Anand Jon or platforming him, and how they connect. Each entry is labeled by evidence status. Items under investigation are attributed allegations, not established facts.
International Justice Alliance, Inc.
A Texas nonprofit that champions his release.
- Features Anand Jon as a "case of interest," arguing for relief under California's Racial Justice Act, in its own words.
- Incorporated in Texas in 2020 (SOS file 0803874927). The Texas Comptroller's public report lists its directors.
- Also lists genuine exonerees among its causes.
thebfly.co
A self-described "girl empowerment" website. Registered as THEBFLY.CO LLC in Nevada (2024).
- Its About page presents Anand Jon as a consultant who "teaches us how to build a brand and stay safe in the industry."
- Lists International Justice Alliance and "Lucky Patino" among its collaborators.
- Its privacy policy states it collects users' names, dates of birth, home addresses, and social profiles, with no parental-consent mechanism shown.
- Lists a Beverly Hills virtual-office address; found registered in Nevada, not California.
Under investigation: the site's FAQ also names public officials and figures as "collaborators." Those individuals' actual involvement is unverified; being listed is not evidence of any relationship, and requests for comment are pending. Separately, a page on the site was reported by this project to the NCMEC CyberTipline; its contents are not reproduced here.
Elyana Aronow ("Elyana Violet")
Manager of THEBFLY.CO LLC; a public figure connecting several nodes.
- Named as manager of the LLC in the Nevada business filing.
- Describes herself publicly as a "Partner in TheBFly.co" and a "Youth brand ambassador of International Justice Alliance."
- Featured on International Justice Alliance's own website.
Gustavo Gonzalez ("Lucky Patino")
A director of International Justice Alliance.
- Listed as an IJA director in the Texas Comptroller's public report.
- Registered agent of Lucky Patino Transportation LLC (federal USDOT record).
- Listed among thebfly.co's collaborators.
- A Tulare County jury convicted him of felony kidnapping in 2012 (case VCF242391A).
Under investigation: the outcome of appeals filed in that kidnapping case is being confirmed. Additional older matters listed in a commercial background report are unconfirmed pending certified court records and are not stated here as fact.
Rajish Jose
Registered agent and a director of International Justice Alliance.
- Named as IJA's registered agent and a director in the Texas record.
Under investigation: reported to also serve as Anand Jon's attorney. Being confirmed through court filings and the State Bar before it is stated as fact.
Davis Vanguard / "Everyday Injustice"
A criminal-justice news nonprofit and its podcast.
- Its "Everyday Injustice" podcast has framed Anand Jon's case as a wrongful conviction.
- Its director appears among names thebfly.co lists.
Under investigation: the nature and extent of any relationship with thebfly.co is being confirmed; a request for comment is pending.
How they connect
Anand Jon is championed for release by International Justice Alliance, which features his case on its own website.
International Justice Alliance lists Gustavo Gonzalez, Rajish Jose, and Timothy Milner as its directors (Texas record).
thebfly.co presents Anand Jon as a mentor, and lists International Justice Alliance and Lucky Patino (Gonzalez) as collaborators.
Elyana Aronow manages thebfly.co's LLC and is, by her own description, a partner in thebfly.co and an ambassador for International Justice Alliance.
Elyana Aronow's own public profile also links to Sanjana Jon (Anand's sister) and the Davis Vanguard world, tying the campaign, the nonprofit, and the website together through named people.
The alliances: one core, many banners
The effort to free Anand Jon does not run through a single organization. It runs through a cluster of similarly named nonprofits, an awards forum, a media outlet, and a youth-facing brand, staffed by the same small group of people. Each one presents him as a cause.
Documented A charity the IRS delisted, still asking for money. American Justice Alliance (EIN 82-3588588, Stockton, California) had its 501(c)(3) status automatically revoked by the IRS on May 15, 2020 for failing to file Form 990 returns for three consecutive years. The IRS record shows no reinstatement. Its website nonetheless still states, "We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, approved by the IRS ... as a tax-exempt, charitable organization," and carries a "Donate Here Now" button.
American Justice Alliance
The oldest entity in the cluster. A California nonprofit (Stockton).
- Features Anand Jon as a cause, alongside genuine exonerees.
- IRS 501(c)(3) status auto-revoked May 15, 2020; no reinstatement on the federal record.
- Its website still claims IRS-approved 501(c)(3) status and solicits donations.
International Justice Alliance
Texas nonprofit, incorporated December 22, 2020, about four months after American Justice Alliance's revocation was posted.
- Champions Anand Jon on its own website.
- Directors, per the Texas Comptroller: Gustavo Gonzalez, Rajish Jose, Timothy Milner.
- Shares its core roster with American Justice Alliance.
International Innovators / "Global Changemakers"
An awards and "documentary series" forum.
- Features Anand Jon's artwork in "Reform-A-Nation" campaign materials.
- Event photos include Elyana Violet, Sanjana Jon, and David Greenwald.
- Links to thebfly.co and references American Justice Alliance and the Davis Vanguard.
Davis Vanguard / "Everyday Injustice"
A criminal-justice news nonprofit and podcast (David Greenwald).
- Its "Everyday Injustice" podcast has framed Anand Jon's case as a wrongful conviction.
- Promotes the International Innovators Awards; Greenwald appears on the alliance rosters.
Under investigation: the extent of any formal relationship with thebfly.co is being confirmed; a request for comment is pending.
Reform-A-Nation
A campaign brand within the cluster.
- Surfaces on the International Innovators site alongside Anand Jon's artwork.
The recurring core
The same names run across these entities. That overlap is what ties the cluster together.
Rajish Jose, a Texas criminal-defense attorney, is International Justice Alliance's registered agent and a director, and sits on American Justice Alliance's board and legal committee.
Timothy Milner is a director of International Justice Alliance and sits on American Justice Alliance's board and legal committee.
Bart Fisher, Abraham Samuel, Steven DiLorenzo, Moishe Mana, and Jessie Thomas appear on both American Justice Alliance and International Justice Alliance.
David Greenwald of the Davis Vanguard appears across the alliances and the awards forum.
Gustavo "Lucky Patino" Gonzalez and Elyana Aronow connect the alliances to thebfly.co.
Sanjana Jon, Anand Jon's sister, sits on American Justice Alliance's advisory board.
A fairness note
These alliances also feature genuinely innocent exonerees and legitimate advocates, among them Obie Anthony, Jeffrey Deskovic, and Brian Banks. They are not implicated by appearing here. The documented point is narrower: a convicted sex offender's release cause has been placed inside a network of otherwise-legitimate justice advocacy, run by a shared core of people. Separately, several prominent public figures appear in these groups' materials; being listed is not evidence of endorsement, and none are characterized here as supporting his release.
How it continues from behind bars
The through-line of this story is that the pressure on his victims did not stop at his conviction. It moved to other people.
Documented In November 2009, an accuser who went public as "Autumn A" described what happened after Jon was imprisoned. His supporters, she said, found her on Facebook and approached her friends, offering a reward of one hundred thousand dollars for information that could help exonerate him. "The day I saw the page on Facebook, my heart dropped," she said. Her account helped prompt California legislators to pursue a law addressing technology-enabled intimidation of victims.
Fifteen years later, the same pattern, pressure and outreach conducted through supporters rather than by the imprisoned man himself, is the reason this site exists: to document who is doing that work, and in whose name.
Standards, fairness, and corrections
How this record is built and maintained.
Evidence standard
Items marked Documented are drawn from court records, government filings, or the subjects' own published statements. Items marked Under investigation are attributed allegations or leads that have not been confirmed to a primary source; they are presented as allegations, never as established fact. Convictions cited here are matters of public record.
The subjects' position
Anand Jon Alexander maintains that he is innocent and has pursued appeals. International Justice Alliance states that it works on behalf of the wrongfully convicted, and it lists genuine exonerees among its causes. Individuals and organizations named here are invited to respond; requests for comment are outstanding, and responses will be published as they are received.
Corrections
This is a living record and will be corrected promptly where shown to be wrong. To report an error, request a correction, or respond to anything published here, contact localtip@proton.me. If you are a survivor or a witness, you may reach out confidentially at the same address.
Nothing on this site is legal advice, and nothing here should be read as accusing any person of a crime for which they have not been convicted. Where allegations are described, they are labeled as such.