ICE Agent Arrested in 'Operation Creep' for Soliciting a Minor

'Operation Creep' Sting

• 🎯 A sting operation in Bloomington, Minnesota, dubbed 'Operation Creep,' led to the arrest of 16 men for allegedly attempting to solicit a minor for sex.
• 💡 The operation targeted individuals who believed they were paying for sex with a 17-year-old girl, with some arrestees bringing drugs and firearms to the planned meetups.

ICE Agent's Arrest

• 🚨 Alexander Bach, a 41-year-old civilian auditor with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE, was among those arrested.
• 💬 Bach responded to a fake online ad and, when asked if he was okay with the advertiser being younger than advertised, he replied, "Sure," after she clarified she was 17.
• 🚗 Bach arrived at the meeting location in a car registered to his wife and was arrested, stating, "I'm ICE boys," indicating a belief that his position would grant him immunity.

Legal Ramifications

• ⚖️ Bach faces state charges for hiring a person reasonably believed to be under 18 but at least 16, and could also face federal charges for attempted incitement of a minor, which carries a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence.
• ⛓️ He was booked into county jail but later released on $75,000 bond.

Perceptions of Lawlessness

• 🗣️ The hosts suggest that figures like Donald Trump, through pardons and rhetoric, have fostered a perception that certain individuals, including law enforcement, are above the law.
• 🌍 The discussion draws parallels to an Israeli government official involved in a similar case and the lack of accountability for powerful individuals like Epstein's clients, contributing to a breakdown of the rule of law.
• ⚠️ This perceived impunity can lead to a culture of lawlessness, where individuals believe they can act without consequence, even resorting to impersonating ICE agents.