Israeli Official’s Son Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Shocking NYC Nightclub Assault

Edited by: TJVNews.com

Shocking video footage obtained by the New York Post has emerged revealing a violent altercation that occurred outside a SoHo nightclub in New York City. The Post reported that the incident involved Jonathan Maimon, 24, the son of a prominent Israeli official.

The video captured at around 3 am on February 26th shows Jonathan Maimon, an employee at Israel’s Defense Ministry in New York City, approaching Maor Onono, 42, from behind outside the nightclub. Without warning, Maimon begins mercilessly striking Onono with a large glass jug, leaving the victim defenseless and injured. Even after Onono falls to the ground, the attack continues, with Maimon delivering six further blows.

The Post reported that after the attack Onono was taken to Bellevue Hospital where he received treatment for a brain bleed as well as lacerations to the back of his head which required stitches and staples to close, according to a criminal complaint from the Manhattan DA’s office. Additional shoulder surgery is planned for August.

The assault, described by the NYPD as “unprovoked,” has left the victim with severe injuries, raising serious concerns about the safety and accountability of individuals in high-ranking positions. The incident has prompted a criminal investigation, and Maimon now faces attempted murder charges, potentially leading to up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

Maor Onono, a restaurant owner living on the Upper East Side and originally from Israel, has been deeply affected by the incident. In a candid interview with The Post, Onono shared that he feels emotionally, physically, and mentally devastated, likening his experience to being in a personal jail. The traumatic event has left him feeling like a shadow of his former self, profoundly impacting his quality of life. The incident has raised concerns about the long-term effects of such violent acts on victims’ mental well-being and the need for greater support and resources for those who suffer from such heinous crimes.

“I feel in the past four and a half months that I’m basically out emotionally and physically and mentally. I am in kind of a jail. Because I am not myself,” Onono told the Post.

Currently on leave from his job at Israel’s Defense Ministry pending the investigation, Maimon’s status as the son of a former Israeli Cabinet Secretary, Israel Maimon, has garnered significant attention and scrutiny, as was reported by the Post. The fact that he was allowed to visit his mother in Israel while out on bail has added fuel to the fire.

The attempted murder charges against Maimon have prompted legal proceedings, with his lawyer, Jeffrey Lichtman, attempting to have the charges downgraded to assault. The Post reported that while Lichtman denies any intention to murder on Maimon’s part, the video evidence and the severity of the injuries sustained by Onono make a compelling case for the prosecution. The case has also ignited discussions about the potential abuse of power and the need for accountability, regardless of an individual’s status or background, as was reported by the Post.