A federal grand jury has indicted Erik Lee Madison, 20, of Halethorpe, Maryland, on charges related to the sexual exploitation and coercion of minors, as well as cyberstalking. Madison was arrested on November 6, 2025, following a criminal complaint.
The indictment was announced by Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland; Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul of the FBI Baltimore Field Office; Chief Amal E. Awad of the Anne Arundel County Police Department; and Chief Robert McCullough of the Baltimore County Police Department.
According to court documents, Madison is alleged to be a member and associate of “764,” described as a criminal organization made up of Nihilistic Violent Extremists. The group reportedly uses social media platforms to share extreme gore content and child sexual abuse material with minors. The indictment alleges that between November 2024 and September 2025, Madison persuaded three minor females to engage in sexually explicit conduct and transmit visual depictions of that conduct. He is also accused of cyberstalking one minor victim.
If convicted, Madison faces mandatory minimum sentences ranging from 10 to 15 years per count and could receive up to life imprisonment for certain charges. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge after consideration of federal guidelines.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Erin Aslan previously ordered that Madison remain detained pending trial.
"An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent until proven guilty at a later criminal proceeding."
This case falls under Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse nationwide. More information about this program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/psc.
The Justice Department has highlighted ongoing concerns about Nihilistic Violent Extremist networks like “764,” which use online platforms to target vulnerable individuals—especially minors—for extortion and other crimes involving violence or self-harm. Resources for parents and educators on online risks are available through the FBI’s guidance at https://www.fbi.gov/resources/parents-caregivers-teachers.
U.S. Attorney Hayes recognized the investigative efforts by the FBI and local police departments involved in this case.
Further details about resources offered by the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office can be accessed at https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/community-outreach.
