Jack Rocker, a 19-year-old resident of Tampa, has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The plea was entered on December 16, 2024. Rocker faces up to 20 years in federal prison and will be required to register as a sex offender. He may also be ordered to pay restitution to the victims. Authorities are seeking the forfeiture of his cellphone, thumb drive, and laptop used in the offense. Sentencing is set for March 14, 2025.
Court documents reveal that Rocker was part of "764," a network linked to racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism. This group uses social media platforms for supporting activities related to extreme gore media and CSAM.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted a search at Rocker's home on January 19, 2024. They seized electronic devices containing over 8,300 images and videos depicting severe forms of CSAM.
The case is being handled by Assistant United States Attorneys Ilyssa Spergel and Karyna Valdes following an investigation by the FBI.
This prosecution falls under Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse across the nation.