Independence, Mo. Man Connected to Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) Group Charged with Sexual Exploitation of Minors

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An Independence, Mo., man has been charged by criminal complaint with receipt of child pornography over the internet and possession of child pornography.

According to court documents, Jordan A. Porter, 23, has been connected to Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) groups similar to the group "764." Porter has an extensive history of engaging in criminal conduct related to the exploitation of minors, including conduct related to NVEs. NVEs consist of individuals who engage in criminal conduct within the United States and abroad, in furtherance of political, social, or religious goals that derive primarily from a hatred of society at large and a desire to bring about its collapse by sowing indiscriminate chaos, destruction, and social instability.

The investigation by Homeland Security Investigations into Porter's conduct revealed that on multiple occasions, Porter received Child Sexual Abuse Material ("CSAM") on a social media application. The communications and content shared by members in the social media group are consistent with NVEs. NVEs, both individually and as a network, systematically and methodically target vulnerable populations, which often include minors, across the United States and the globe, frequently using social media communication platforms. NVEs frequently conduct coordinated extortions of individuals by blackmailing them so they comply with the demands of the network. These demands vary and include, but are not limited to, self-mutilation, online and in-person sexual acts, harm to animals, sexual exploitation of siblings and others, acts of violence, threats of violence, suicide, and murder.

NVE networks have adopted various monikers to identify themselves. The networks have changed names over time, which has led to the creation of related networks. Although the networks change names and use a variety of different social media platforms, the core members and goals remain consistent and align with the overarching threat of NVE.

"764" and related groups ("764") are NVEs who engage in criminal conduct within the United States and engage with other extremists abroad. The 764 network's accelerationist goals include social unrest and the downfall of the current world order, including the United States Government. Members of 764 work in concert with one another towards a common purpose of destroying civilized society through the corruption and exploitation of vulnerable populations, including minors.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Maureen A. Brackett, Assistant U.S. Attorney Trey Alford, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon Chlarson are prosecuting the case. This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations.

The charges contained in this complaint are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Project Safe Childhood

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys' Offices and the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.usdoj.gov/psc . For more information about Internet safety education, please visit www.usdoj.gov/psc and click on the tab "resources."