A federal judge appointed during Donald Trump’s presidency
rejected the appeal filed by Bradley Cadenhead, identified as the founder of
the extremist online network known as “764.” With this decision, the court
upheld the 80-year prison sentence previously imposed in the state of Texas.
According to court records and reports from the Daily Caller
News Foundation, the defense sought to overturn or reduce the sentence, arguing
alleged legal irregularities. However, after reviewing the arguments, the court
determined that there were insufficient grounds to modify the original ruling.
The “764” network had been singled out for promoting content
and activities linked to extremist ideologies through digital platforms,
leading to a federal investigation and a high-profile trial. Authorities maintained
that the evidence presented during the trial supported the severity of the
sentence.
With the appeal denied, the case remains at its current
stage, upholding Cadenhead's conviction. The ruling underscores the judicial
system's stance against crimes related to the promotion and organization of
extremist activities in digital environments.