The Israeli cybersecurity official indicted in connection with an August child sex sting pleaded not guilty on Monday.

Tom Alexandrovich — charged with luring children or mentally ill persons using technology with the intent to engage in sexual conduct — entered a not guilty plea, appearing remotely before District Judge Tina Talim.

The indictment filed earlier this month alleged that Alexandrovich, 38, “willfully, unlawfully and knowingly” communicated using WhatsApp and Pure with an undercover FBI agent, whom he believed was under 16, to “solicit, persuade or lure” them into sexual conduct.

His defense attorney, David Chesnoff, said that Alexandrovich would waive his right to a trial within 60 days. He also asked that prosecutors share federal documents associated with the case.

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