LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A judge ordered an Israeli government official accused of a sex crime to appear in her courtroom virtually or in person, delaying his arraignment one week.

Tom Alexandrovich, 38, faces a charge of luring a child with a computer for sex acts, according to police. He posted a $10,000 bail at the Henderson Detention Center on Aug. 7, court records showed, and left the country.

Henderson Justice Court Chief Judge Barbara Schifalacqua was scheduled to arraign Alexandrovich on the charge on Wednesday morning. Arraignments, which generally last just minutes, are when a defendant is formally charged and when they generally enter a plea.

Alexandrovich's attorney was present for Wednesday's hearing, not Alexandrovich, leading Schifalacqua to order his appearance in person or v

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