Brandon McIntyre, 25, of Washington, New Jersey, was convicted today on federal charges including the production of child pornography, online enticement of a minor, interstate extortionate threats, and stalking. The verdict, handed down in Newark federal court after a one-week trial and four hours of jury deliberation, marks the end of a disturbing case involving psychological manipulation, explicit coercion, and threats of violence against teenage girls.
McIntyre used Facebook to target minors, sometimes posing as himself, other times masquerading as a teenage girl named ‘Katie Thompson.’ Through these deceptive identities, he initiated contact with vulnerable girls, escalating conversations to sexual demands. One victim was pressured to produce and send nude images of herself after McIntyre sent photos of his genitals and falsely claimed to be a state trooper who could arrest and imprison her family if she refused.
When another girl declined to date him, McIntyre didn’t back down — he threatened to kill her family and harm her boyfriend. The threats turned more vicious when she considered reporting him to her school guidance counselor. McIntyre responded with chilling clarity: “Do it and see what happens” and “I can have ur family killed too and make u watch.” His digital trail revealed a calculated campaign of fear designed to silence and control his victims.
During interrogation by law enforcement, McIntyre admitted to pretending to be a minor online, soliciting nude images from underage girls, and issuing threats of physical harm to coerce compliance. His confession corroborated the testimony of victims and digital evidence presented during trial, including chat logs, IP addresses, and fabricated law enforcement credentials he used to intimidate.
The charges carry severe penalties. Each count of production of child pornography comes with a mandatory minimum of 15 years and up to 30 years in prison. Online enticement of a minor carries a mandatory 10-year minimum and a potential life sentence. The two counts of interstate extortionate threats and the stalking charge each carry a maximum of five years in prison. All counts are also punishable by a $250,000 fine. Sentencing is pending and will be scheduled by U.S. District Judge Kevin McNulty.
The investigation was led by the FBI’s Newark Field Office under Special Agent in Charge Timothy Gallagher, with critical support from the Middlebury, Vermont, Police Department and the Clinton Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Erica Liu and Danielle Alfonzo Walsman prosecuted the case on behalf of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey. U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito emphasized that predators who exploit children online will be pursued relentlessly and held accountable in federal court.
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Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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