SACRAMENTO, CA – A 19-year-old Porterville man alleged to be part of the violent extremist network known as “764” has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges, including sexual exploitation of a minor, animal cruelty, cyberstalking, and interstate threats.
Federal prosecutors say the suspect, identified as Tony Christopher Long, also known online as “Inactive,” “Inactivee0,” and “inactivecvx,” remains in state custody on related offenses.
The indictment, returned October 23 in the Eastern District of California, accuses Long of participating in acts of child exploitation, animal abuse, and online harassment as part of a broader campaign tied to the extremist group.
Key Points
• Tony Christopher Long, 19, charged with six federal counts including animal crushing and sexual exploitation of a minor
• Prosecutors say Long was affiliated with “764,” a nihilistic extremist network that promotes chaos and violence online
• If convicted, Long faces decades in federal prison and fines up to $250,000 per count
Federal authorities describe ‘764’ as a violent extremist network
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Long was a member of “764,” an organization of self-described Nihilistic Violent Extremists (NVEs) who advocate for social collapse through criminal activity and online radicalization. Investigators say the group has been tied to acts of cruelty and intimidation targeting minors and vulnerable individuals across multiple states.
Indictment outlines disturbing acts
Court documents allege that between late 2024 and early 2025, Long engaged in animal crushing and exploited a juvenile victim in Washington state. He is also accused of cyberstalking and sending online threats to another juvenile in Kern County, California. Prosecutors say these actions were carried out in connection with his affiliation to the extremist group.
Federal officials condemn the conduct
Attorney General Pamela Bondi called the crimes “acts of extreme cruelty” and said the Justice Department will continue pursuing members of the network. FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency has “no tolerance for anyone who preys on children or vulnerable members of society,” emphasizing that the Bureau is working with local law enforcement to dismantle such networks.
Severe penalties if convicted
Each of the two animal cruelty charges carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison. The sexual exploitation of a minor charge carries a mandatory minimum of 15 years and up to 30 years in prison, while other counts—including possession of child exploitation material, cyberstalking, and making threats—carry sentences of up to 20 years.
Ongoing federal investigation
The FBI, with assistance from the Porterville Police Department, is leading the investigation. Prosecutors say the case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a Department of Justice initiative launched in 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse nationwide.
