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The National
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- The National
Israeli official 'released from US' despite child sex offence charge
Tom Alexandrovich, described by Israeli media as a senior department head in Israel's National Cyber Directorate, was one of eight people charged last week following an undercover operation "targeting child sex predators," the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said in a statement. Alexandrovich faces a felony charge of luring or attempting to lure a child or mentally ill person to commit a sex act "with use of computer technology," according to Nevada State court records reviewed by Reuters. Israeli media has reported that Alexandrovich was released by US authorities and is back in Israel. READ MORE: Scottish Labour councillor jailed for sex offences involving young girl Reuters reported that although it was unknown why Alexandrovich had been in the Las Vegas area, at the time the city was hosting Black Hat, one of the cybersecurity industry's most prominent conferences. A representative for Black Hat said the conference did not share data on attendees. The report that an Israeli official accused of a felony sex crime was allowed to return home drew a storm of speculation online, with claims that Trump's government had intervened to protect a key Israeli official from legal repercussions. On Monday, the US state department said that Alexandrovich "did not claim diplomatic immunity and was released by a state judge pending a court date'. 'Any claims that the US government intervened are false," the department added. The court records reviewed by Reuters show a $10,000 bond was posted in Alexandrovich's case at the Henderson Detention Center, southeast of Las Vegas, on August 7. The records indicate he is due back in court on August 27. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Image: Archive) Israeli media quoted the Prime Minister's Office as denying that Alexandrovich was arrested, saying only that a "state employee" was "questioned by American authorities during his stay" and he had "returned to Israel as scheduled'. Trump has faced fury from his own supporters after refusing to release the 'Epstein files', an alleged list of the late billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein's clients. Far-right Tesla CEO and former Trump ally Elon Musk alleged that the US president appeared in the list during a public row between the pair. Trump had played up the list, and his attorney general Pam Bondi told press she had it 'on my desk' earlier in 2025. However, the Department of Justice has since denied it exists.
The Independent
2 hours ago
- The Independent
Iga Swiatek provides US Open mixed doubles update after Cincinnati victory
Iga Swiatek has confirmed her participation in today's US Open mixed doubles event despite a rapid turnaround from her victory at the Cincinnati Open on Monday night. The Polish star, who won Wimbledon last month, did not drop a set all week in Cincinnati and defeated Jasmine Paolini 7-5 6-4 to lay down a marker ahead of the US Open. The win ensures Wimbledon champion Swiatek will climb back to world No 2, securing the second seed for the final major of the year at Flushing Meadows, where singles action begins on Sunday. Yet Swiatek also confirmed via social media that she will compete alongside Casper Ruud in New York on Tuesday in the revamped mixed doubles event, despite a quick turnaround. 'Made it,' she said, as she touched down in New York. 'See you on the court, Casper Ruud.' Swiatek finished her match at around 8pm ET and, after fulfilling media commitments, made a quick dash to the airport to catch a private flight to New York. The 24-year-old is set to play in her team's first match at midday at Flushing Meadows and is scheduled to practice with Ruud at 11am – just 15 hours after her final victory. Swiatek and Ruud face the all-American pairing of Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe in the first round on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Swiatek admitted she was 'shocked' at her performance-level in Cincinnati this week. The six-time grand slam winner was clinical in the final, converting all six of her break points to clinch her 11th WTA 1000 crown and first since last year's Italian Open. "I want to thank my team. I don't know why I won tournaments that were like the last ones in terms of where I thought I would be playing well," Swiatek said. "Thank you for forcing me to become a better player and learning how to play on these faster surfaces. I'm shocked and super happy." Paolini made the brighter start, surging to a 3-0 lead and pushing Swiatek to the brink of a double break. Yet the Pole responded with a five-game run and, after squandering her first chance to serve out the opening set, closed it on her second attempt. Swiatek carried her momentum into the second set, saving two break points at 4-3 before holding firm to move within one game of the title. She sealed victory at the first opportunity with a big serve, extending her perfect record against the Italian to 6-0.
Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Trump team releasing ‘largely uncensored' Epstein files to Congress in DAYS as fight over ‘missing client list' drags on
TRUMP'S team has agreed to hand over the largely uncensored Epstein files to congress as it tries to bury theories about a missing client list. Busting open the Epstein files was one of Trump's election promises, but since coming to power he has refused and tried to divert attention from the issue. 7 Ghislaine was found guilty of sex trafficking young girls for Epstein to abuse Credit: PA The President has come under intense pressure - including from voices within his own camp - who argue that if there is nothing to hide then the information should be set free. Some are convinced the files contain a "client list" which could incriminate public figures - and link this with conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein's suicide. Now, the campaigners have secured a major win with the administration agreeing to turning over most of the material held on the disgraced paedophile financier by the end of the week. The government's hand has been forced by Congress's House Oversight Committee, which this month issued a subpoena for "all documents and communications relating or referring to" Epstein and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell. This was a rare sign of pushback against the President by Congress. Tuesday was set as the initial deadline, but chairman of the committee James Comer announced he would delay it until Friday in recognition of the Justice Department's cooperation. The Republican representative said: 'Officials with the department of justice have informed us that the department will begin to provide Epstein-related records to the oversight committee this week on Friday." 'There are many records in DoJ's custody, and it will take the department time to produce all the records and ensure the identification of victims and any child sexual abuse material are redacted.' Comer added: 'I appreciate the Trump administration's commitment to transparency and efforts to provide the American people with information about this matter.' The order, seen by US media, requests that the files are uncensored other than material which could identify Epstein's victims, shows child sex abuse or is otherwise redacted by law. EPSMystery orange figure is seen near Epstein's cell night before his death - as police video expert gives bombshell theory Epstein was in prison awaiting a major trial over sex-trafficking charges after decades of sick activity with minors, facilitated by Ghislaine. He was found hanged in his cell in August 2019, but the case has never shaken off speculation that others were involved in his death. Last month, an FBI probe concluded that Epstein committed suicide, and that the much-hyped "client list" does not exist - but even this did not quell the calls for the files to be released. In an effort to put the speculation to bed, the Justice Department released around 11 hours of CCTV footage from inside the facility where Epstein died, including the point his body was discovered. 7 James Comer, Chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, said the Department of Justice is cooperating with the subpoena Credit: Getty Images - Getty But a mysterious "lost minute" was noticed in the video soon after release, when the clock ticked from 11:58:58 straight to midnight - skipping out 62 seconds. Attorney General Pam Bondi explained this was caused by a glitch in the prison's outdated system - and claimed the same minute is missing from footage every night. Then it was revealed that the video was actually made of two clips stitched together - debunking the claim it was the "full raw" file. Further analysis showed that one clip had been trimmed before release - and the data the first clip was actively cut at the 11:58:58 mark. The FBI's conclusion that the client list is fictional directly rails against what administration officials have previously said. 7 Prince Andrew was accused of having sex with Virginia Giuffre, then 17, facilitated by Epstein Credit: PA 7 The CCTV footage of Epstein's final hours was in fact missing almost three minutes Credit: US Department of Justice In an interview on Fox News in February, Pam Bondi herself said the client list was "sitting on my desk right now to review." She later attempted to clarify that she had meant the Epstein file in its entirety. Many within Trump's MAGA movement allege that the files about the paedophile's crimes have been withheld to protect big names. US House Speaker Mike Johnson said he supported the release of the files. Speaking on a podcast with Benny Johnson, the Republican said: "It's a very delicate subject, but we should put everything out there and let the people decide it. "I'm for transparency," he added. 7 7 Other conservative figures have since demanded to see all the documents related to Epstein's crimes. Lauren Boebert, another conservative Republican said a special counsel should be appointed to investigate the financier's crimes if more Epstein files were not released. And Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana said the voters expect more accountability. Even Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, a Fox News host, has called for "more transparency" from the administration. All the while, Trump has rejected the suggestion the files contain anything of note. He said last month: "I don't understand why the Jeffrey Epstein case would be of interest to anybody. It's pretty boring stuff."
