The FBI said a 17-year-old from Maine became the first child federally charged and adjudicated for crimes tied to 764, a violent extremist collective linked to abuse, threats, stalking, and identity theft. The case marks a significant shift in law enforcement’s response to underage members of 764 and The Com, as officials move to close what they describe as a loophole that has enabled serious crimes by minors. #764 #TheCom #FBI
Keypoints
- A 17-year-old from Maine was federally charged and adjudicated for crimes linked to 764.
- The teen was ordered detained after being found responsible for multiple serious offenses.
- Charges included child sexual exploitation, CSAM distribution, interstate threats, cyberstalking, and identity theft.
- Officials said the case signals a tougher approach toward juvenile members of 764 and The Com.
- The FBI is investigating more than 500 subjects nationwide connected to 764 and its offshoots.
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