Prosecutor Misconduct No. 1755558101 - 1115601547

A U.S. Attorney exercised prosecutorial discretion by declining to file criminal charges against a defendant despite clear and compelling evidence establishing guilt. Such an action constitutes a failure of prosecutorial duty under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) and its progeny, as it withholds accountability and denies the justice system the opportunity to properly adjudicate serious misconduct. By refusing to pursue prosecution in the face of strong incriminating evidence, the attorney undermines the integrity of the judicial process, erodes public trust, and creates the appearance of selective enforcement or favoritism.

This conduct raises substantial ethical concerns under the Rules of Professional Conduct, including the duty of candor to the court, the duty to uphold the law, and the obligation to avoid conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. It represents a material failure in the prosecutorial function and is relevant to Brady/Giglio determinations in all future proceedings involving this attorney.

In the case at hand...

• Subject: Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, identified as a cybersecurity official within Israel’s Cyber Directorate under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.
• Incident: Arrested in Nevada during a two-week undercover operation targeting individuals seeking sexual contact with minors online, as part of an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) sting.
• Charge: Felony count of “luring a child with a computer for a sex act,” which under Nevada law carries a potential prison sentence of one to ten years.
• Procedure & Release: Released on $10,000 bail after an initial court appearance, and subsequently returned to Israel.
• LinkedIn Evidence: His LinkedIn profile—depicting his role and participation at the 2025 Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas—has since been deleted.
• Official Response: Israeli media initially reported the event without acknowledging his arrest; Netanyahu’s office denied any arrest, framing the matter as a mere questioning. Alexandrovich is currently on leave.