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Belov Siblings Convicted of Minor Assaults; Sheriff Rejects Defense

6/11/2026

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Sheriff Timothy Niven-Smith dismissed Ilia Belov’s claim of protecting his sister as unconvincing.
Ilia Belov, 22, was convicted of assaulting a 12-year-old girl and threatening four girls; sentencing is set for August 5.
His sister Nadjedzha Belova pleaded guilty to assaulting a 13-year-old girl in the same August 2025 incident.
A 13-year-old girl testified she retrieved an axe and knife after sexual remarks, prompting Sheriff Niven-Smith to warn her against carrying weapons.

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Sheriff Timothy Niven-Smith dismissed Ilia Belov’s claim of protecting his sister as unconvincing.
Ilia Belov, 22, was convicted of assaulting a 12-year-old girl and threatening four girls; sentencing is set for August 5.
His sister Nadjedzha Belova pleaded guilty to assaulting a 13-year-old girl in the same August 2025 incident.
A 13-year-old girl testified she retrieved an axe and knife after sexual remarks, prompting Sheriff Niven-Smith to warn her against carrying weapons.