A federal grand jury has indicted Tony Christopher Long, 19, of Porterville, on six counts including animal crushing, sexual exploitation of a minor, possession of material involving the sexual exploitation of a minor, cyberstalking, and making interstate threats. According to court documents, Long was known online as Inactive, Inactivee0, and inactivecvx.
Authorities allege that Long was a member and associate of “764,” described as a criminal organization composed of Nihilistic Violent Extremists (NVEs). NVEs are defined as individuals or groups who engage in criminal acts with the aim of destabilizing society through chaos and exploiting vulnerable populations such as minors.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi stated: “This defendant allegedly engaged in acts of extreme cruelty by exploiting a child, abusing animals, and threatening violence — his conduct reflects the depravity of ‘764.’ These networks seek to terrorize and destabilize our communities by preying on the most vulnerable, and the Justice Department will stop at nothing to dismantle this network and bring offenders to justice.”
FBI Director Kash Patel commented: “The FBI has no tolerance for anyone who preys on children or other vulnerable members of society. This defendant allegedly targeted juveniles, took part in animal crushing, and was part of a violent online network which seeks to sow chaos and destabilize our society. The FBI will work with our law enforcement partners to investigate and hold accountable anyone who engages in such reprehensible and illegal activity.”
U.S. Attorney Grant added: “This indictment charges a constellation of offenses related to the troubling emergence of NVEs like ‘764’ and related groups. My office will vigorously investigate and prosecute offenses committed by NVE groups, including those alleged to have been committed by Long against young and vulnerable victims.”
FBI Sacramento Special Agent in Charge Sid Patel said: “Violent online networks of predators, such as 764, are exploiting digital platforms to coerce minors and vulnerable individuals into producing graphic content depicting animal abuse, self-harm, and child exploitation. The FBI will not stand by while these victims suffer. We are taking decisive action to dismantle these networks and bring the offenders to justice. Working together with educators, health care professionals, and families, we will protect those at risk and respond swiftly to suspected criminal activity.”
The indictment alleges that in late 2024 Long intentionally engaged in animal crushing activities; sexually exploited a juvenile victim residing in Washington state; committed cyberstalking; and made online threats against another juvenile victim from Kern County.
The investigation involved cooperation between the FBI’s local field office along with assistance from both the Porterville Police Department as well as Tulare County District Attorney’s Office.
If convicted on all counts Long could face significant prison time: up to seven years for each count related to animal crushing; between 15 years minimum mandatory up to 30 years maximum for sexual exploitation of a minor; up to ten years for possession involving sexual exploitation material; up to twenty years for cyberstalking; two years for transmitting an interstate threat; plus fines reaching $250,000 per count. Sentencing would be determined by federal guidelines after conviction.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Childhood—a national initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006—to combat child sexual exploitation using coordinated efforts among federal prosecutors along with state/local agencies.
The Justice Department continues its focus on combating NVE networks like “764,” which use social media platforms both domestically and internationally for sharing abusive materials or coercing victims into harmful acts.
