Border, Crime & Public SafetyUnited States / InternationalOctober 10 verified update
Leader of Violent Online Network Pleads Guilty
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The Justice Department reported that a leader of the violent extremist network known as 764 pleaded guilty on October 8 to conspiring to exploit and harm minors through an international online network. The plea is an adjudicated admission, not merely an allegation; sentencing is set for March 5, 2027. The case does not establish the size of the broader network or eliminate remaining threats, which require continued investigation and victim support.
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Article updated Oct 11, 2026, 1:36 PM Pacific
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