Target: Eric Grant, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California, Sacramento, California.
Goal: Seek the longest lawful sentence for alleged animal crushing, plus a lifetime animal-ownership ban, digital-access limits, and restitution.
A federal indictment allegedly details graphic animal crushing that is tied to an online nihilistic network. Authorities allege that a 19-year-old from Porterville took part in cruelty recorded or shared online, while agents traced threats and other crimes across platforms. This alleged brutality did not happen in isolation. It apparently served a warped spectacle that normalized violence against defenseless beings.
Officials further state that the case sits inside a wider effort against so-called “764,” a group reputed to push chaos and gore. Senior federal leaders reportedly condemned the conduct as depraved, while agents stressed protection of vulnerable victims. Allegations include exploitation alongside animal crushing, which compounds harm. Such details point toward organized cruelty that thrives in shadows and screens.
Justice must match the alleged damage. A firm sentence deters copycats, removes access to animals, and restricts tools used for abuse. Prosecutors can also ask for mental-health treatment, no-contact terms, and tight internet limits. This petition urges vigorous prosecution under federal animal-crushing laws, with permanent prohibition on owning or controlling animals, and full restitution for care costs borne by shelters and vets.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Mr. Grant,
We respectfully urge your office to pursue the maximum lawful penalty in the recently announced Porterville case alleging animal crushing tied to an extremist network. Public filings and official statements describe graphic cruelty recorded or shared online, then amplified by a nihilistic community that treats suffering as entertainment. Such allegations show calculated harm, not a momentary lapse.
We ask that charging decisions and sentencing advocacy reflect those facts if proven. Please seek a sentence that includes a lifetime prohibition on owning or controlling animals, strict digital-access limits that block contact with animal-abuse content and communities, court-ordered counseling, and full restitution for rescue, medical care, and long-term rehabilitation of affected animals. These measures protect future victims, human and nonhuman alike, and send a clear message that organized cruelty will face decisive consequences.
We also encourage close coordination with state partners so any related offenses receive attention. A strong, well-publicized outcome will deter others who might otherwise emulate this model of online violence. Thank you for your continued work securing accountability in cases where animals cannot speak for themselves.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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