Network 764 member sentenced to record 77 years for targeting children online
A federal court imposed the longest sentence yet against a member of the extremist network that lures minors online.
What to know
- A federal court sentenced a member of extremist network "764" to a record 77 years in prison for targeting children online.
- The defendant was described as the "most prolific" member of the network.
- Discussion on the case reflects questions about radicalization pathways, the role of online platforms in recruitment, and how extremists operate under the guise of child-friendly content.
The defendant's radicalization resulted from multiple institutional and personal factors beyond the internet.
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“Why didnt every other kid that went to that church become a leader of a cult as well? Its crazy to try and blame a church for what cadenhead did.”
Foreign_Proof1299 · Reddit ↗
Network 764 members are driven by nihilistic desire to cause harm rather than coherent political ideology.
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“They aren't on a political spectrum as we know it. They just want to hurt people.”
Rev-Dr-Slimeass · Reddit
The network exploits mainstream platforms by disguising predatory content within child-friendly media.
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“It's really fucked to because if you just glance at their screen, they're just watching a Minecraft streamer, which is 95% kid-friendly. Even some of the generally good ones (Maizen comes to mind) have copycat accounts that go from PG to…”
dragonurtle · Reddit ↗
“They aren't on a political spectrum as we know it. They just want to hurt people.”
Rev-Dr-Slimeass, Reddit commenter · Reddit
Network 764 Online extremist network targeting childrenCadenhead Sentenced member of network 764
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What people are saying 6 voices from 1 site · verbatim
- Aug 20
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You can sit on the side lines man, but don't blame others for not doing it. Thing is, sitting online and talking shit about politicians is not activism and isn't doing a damn thing to actually help your cause. It's about as much of a productive use of your time as pissing up a drainage pipe. Do not assume that people bringing this to your…
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If that concern exists he will be in protective custody. Prison is not free for all anarchy. Sorry.
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It's really fucked to because if you just glance at their screen, they're just watching a Minecraft streamer, which is 95% kid-friendly. Even some of the generally good ones (Maizen comes to mind) have copycat accounts that go from PG to R-rated super quickly.
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Im not religious but maybe check YOUR bias. Why didnt every other kid that went to that church become a leader of a cult as well? Its crazy to try and blame a church for what cadenhead did. We try and blame the church, his parents, the state or texas. I truly wonder who cadenhead would have become without the internet altogether. I wonder if he…
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I don't think that they personally care about being in charge, no. I also don't think they want to break down society. I think they just don't care if society is broken down. They originated in far right spaces, but they are not far right. They aren't on a political spectrum as we know it. They just want to hurt people.
- Aug 19
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It is a problem, the only thing worse is every other imaginable alternative. See Central America, west Africa or the hood in any American city for an example on what a degraded monopoly on violence looks like. You have a state monopoly, a monopsony where organizations are able to take some of the market share of violence or you have a chaotic…