ALBANY, N.Y. — A man from New York, alleged to be affiliated with a nihilistic violent extremist group called “764,” has been charged in federal court for receiving child sexual abuse material, as announced by prosecutors.
Aaron Corey, who is also known online as “Baggeth,” appeared in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York on Tuesday after a criminal complaint accused him of obtaining child pornography via the internet.
The complaint states that Corey allegedly received images and videos showing prepubescent minors engaged in sexually explicit activities between October and December 2025.
Federal authorities claim that Corey is part of the 764 network, an extremist criminal organization that operates both domestically and internationally. Prosecutors assert that members of this group utilize social media platforms to target at-risk minors and promote the possession, production, and distribution of child sexual abuse material, along with extreme violent content, aiming to desensitize victims and foster further exploitation and violence.
Corey’s first court appearance took place in Albany before U.S. Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart. He was ordered to be detained pending a detention hearing set for Wednesday.
The charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison and a maximum of 20 years, along with a possible $250,000 fine and a supervised release period of five years to life if convicted. A judge will determine the sentence after reviewing federal sentencing guidelines.
Prosecutors highlighted that the charge is merely an allegation, and Corey is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
