Incels the 764 Network
Nov 5, 2025
David Ryan, former chief of the National Security Division at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles, dives into the alarming world of online extremism and incel-related threats. He discusses how vulnerable youth are targeted through manipulation and grooming tactics. Ryan explains the rapid timeline from online radicalization to real-world violence, highlighting the dangerous ideologies of groups like the 764 Network. He emphasizes the critical role of law enforcement and social platforms in prevention, urging proactive measures to protect potential victims.
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Radicalization Can Accelerate Quickly
- Radicalization online can move from fantasy to real-world violence rapidly.
- David Ryan says the time from radicalization to mobilization has shrunk to weeks or days.
Ideology Normalizes Violence Against Women
- Extreme incel ideology frames women as property and celebrates sexual violence.
- Ryan notes the community valorizes attackers and sometimes seeks legalization of rape.
Bennington's Cyberstalking Of Teen Girls
- Carl Bennington targeted teenage girls with repeated, graphic threats after rejection.
- He messaged victims with threats like "don't fucking squirm or you'll get slapped around" alongside a tied-hands photo.