Israeli-born acting U.S. attorney for Nevada REFUSES to prosecute Tel Aviv official charged with child sex crimes
- Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, an Israeli cybersecurity official, was arrested in Nevada for allegedly attempting to lure a minor for sexual conduct during an undercover sting operation. He was released on $10,000 bail without strict conditions.
- The Clark County DA’s Office took over the case after the federal U.S. Attorney declined to prosecute – a decision criticized as unusual given federal involvement in the operation. The U.S. Attorney later blamed local officials for allowing Alexandrovich to flee the country.
- The U.S. State Department denied intervening, but Alexandrovich’s swift release and departure to Israel (which doesn’t extradite citizens) fueled claims of diplomatic pressure. Israel denied he was arrested, calling it a “questioning.”
- Advocacy groups and online communities accused U.S. authorities of leniency due to diplomatic ties, amid strained U.S.-Israel relations over geopolitics like the Gaza conflict.
- The case raises concerns about preferential treatment for foreign nationals and the balance between justice and diplomatic considerations, with potential long-term implications for U.S.-Israel relations.
The Israeli-born acting U.S. attorney for Nevada has refused to charge her compatriot who was taken into custody for child sex crimes, ignited debate over diplomatic privilege and prosecutorial discretion.
Israeli government cybersecurity official Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, 38, was arrested in Nevada on charges of attempting to lure a minor for sexual conduct. Law enforcement bagged him during an Aug. 6 undercover operation targeting child sex predators in the Las Vegas Valley.
According to the arrest report, he engaged in sexually explicit conversations with an undercover officer posing as a 15-year-old girl on the dating app Pure and later on WhatsApp. The suspect allegedly agreed to meet the minor, take her to a show in the Las Vegas Strip and bring a condom.
Alexandrovich was later released on $10,000 bail the following day, with no apparent conditions imposed on his release. The incident has raised questions about the handling of the case by United States authorities and the potential influence of diplomatic considerations. (Related: Senior Israeli official arrested in U.S. on child sex charges.)
Despite the gravity of the charges, Sigal Chattah – the Israeli-born Acting U.S. Attorney for Nevada –announced that her office would not be pursuing the case. She added that state authorities would handle the prosecution, as evidenced by the case being handed over to the Clark County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
Chattah later took to her official DOJ X account to blame a “liberal district attorney and state court judge” for allowing Alexandrovich to flee the country – despite having previously indicated that the case was being transferred to local prosecutors. Critics argue that the decision not to prosecute federally is unusual, given the involvement of federal agencies in the sting operation.
Ali Abunimah, a journalist for Electronic Intifada, highlighted the potential for Alexandrovich to evade justice. He noted that Israel does not extradite its citizens and that Alexandrovich had already left the United States.
Allegations of diplomatic interference emerge
The U.S. Department of State has denied any intervention in the case, stating that Alexandrovich “did not claim diplomatic immunity and was released by a state judge pending a court date.” However, the swift release and subsequent departure of Alexandrovich have fueled suspicions of diplomatic interference.
Tel Aviv has also denied that a state employee was arrested, claiming that Alexandrovich was “questioned by American authorities” but was not detained and returned to Israel as scheduled. The case has sparked outrage among advocacy groups and online communities, with many accusing U.S. authorities of showing leniency due to diplomatic pressure. “In recent years, U.S. authorities have faced criticism for inconsistent enforcement and perceived leniency in handling crimes committed by foreign nationals,” explains Brighteon.AI‘s Enoch.
The controversy comes at a time of heightened tensions between the U.S. and Israel, particularly over the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza and its refusal to comply with international court rulings. The handling of Alexandrovich’s case raises important questions about the balance between diplomatic relations and the pursuit of justice.
Critics argue that the decision not to prosecute federally and the lack of stringent bail conditions send a message that foreign nationals accused of serious crimes may receive preferential treatment. As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Alexandrovich will face extradition or further legal action.
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