Sacramento, Calif. — A California teenager, alleged to be affiliated with the violent extremist group known as “764,” has been indicted on federal charges including animal crushing, sexual exploitation of a minor, possession of child sexual abuse material, cyberstalking, and making interstate threats, as announced by the Justice Department on Monday.
Tony Christopher Long, 19, from Porterville, is facing a six-count federal indictment issued by a grand jury in the Eastern District of California. Prosecutors stated that Long—who also went by the online names “Inactive,” “Inactivee0,” and “inactivecvx”—committed “acts of extreme cruelty” involving the abuse of both animals and minors. He is currently held in state custody on related charges.
Member of Violent Online Network
Court documents reveal that Long was part of “764,” an online group characterized by federal officials as a network of Nihilistic Violent Extremists (NVEs)—individuals who advocate for chaos and destruction through violence, abuse, and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals, particularly minors.
The indictment claims that in late 2024, Long sexually exploited a minor in Washington state, stalked another minor in California, and issued online threats of violence. He is also charged with animal crushing, a federal crime that involves the intentional torture and killing of animals on video.
“These networks seek to terrorize and destabilize our communities by preying on the most vulnerable,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “This defendant allegedly engaged in acts of extreme cruelty by exploiting a child, abusing animals, and threatening violence — conduct that reflects the depravity of ‘764.’”
Federal Officials Condemn Crimes
“The FBI has no tolerance for anyone who preys on children or other vulnerable members of society,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “This defendant allegedly targeted juveniles and participated in a violent online network that seeks to sow chaos and destabilize our society.”
U.S. Attorney Eric Grant for the Eastern District of California said the charges are part of the Justice Department’s growing efforts to combat so-called NVE groups. “My office will vigorously investigate and prosecute offenses committed by these groups, especially those targeting young and vulnerable victims,” Grant said.
If convicted, Long faces significant prison time:
- Up to seven years on each of two animal crushing counts,
- A mandatory minimum of 15 years and up to 30 years for sexual exploitation of a minor,
- Up to 10 years for possession of child sexual abuse material,
- Up to 20 years for cyberstalking, and
- Up to two years for transmitting interstate threats.
Each count also carries a possible $250,000 fine. Sentencing would be determined by a federal judge under U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. Federal officials warned that NVE groups like “764” frequently use social media to spread violent content, extort victims, and coerce minors into acts of self-harm or abuse.
An indictment is merely an allegation, and Long is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
