United States of America v. Brayden Storey

Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with coercion, enticement, and sexual exploitation of children.

According to the indictment and a previously filed complaint, in June 2024, the West Seneca Police Department received a report from a minor victim of an incident involving an individual that she met online in September 2022, when she was 13 years-old and he was 19 years-old. They communicated on social media and text message. At times, Brayden Storey, age 22, of West Fork, Arkansas, made sexual comments, with the sexual communications significantly increasing over time. Between October 2023 and April 2024, Storey coerced the minor victim to engage in sexually explicit conduct and created visual depictions of the conduct.

The indictment is the result of an investigation by the West Seneca Police Department, under the direction of Chief Brian Cosgrove, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Philip Tejera. Additional assistance was provided by the Little Rock Office of the FBI, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, the Arkansas State Police, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Devon Still, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Arkansas.

01/09/2026 24 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Jeremiah J. McCarthy: Arraignment as to Brayden Storey (1) Count 1-2,3 held on 1/9/2026. Defendant received a copy of the indictment. Defendant advised of his rights, including right to counsel. AFPD Frank Passafiume accepts re-appointment. The government summarizes the charges and penalties. Defendant waives formal reading and pleads not guilty. The parties do not seek a change in release status.

Scheduling Order dates discussed and set. Government moves to exclude time, defendant agrees. The court adopts counsels representations as its findings and excludes time through February 23, 2026. 70 days remain on the speedy trial act calendar. DPPA statement reconfirmed. Defendant remanded. APPEARANCES: AUSA Maeve Huggins; AFPD Frank Passafiume with defendant. (FTR Gold) (JLV) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
01/09/2026 25 SCHEDULING ORDER as to Brayden Storey (Please Note: This docket text may not contain the entire contents of the attached Order. It is your responsibility to read the attached Order and download it for future reference. Direct any questions to the Chambers of the Judge who entered this Order.) Signed by Hon. Jeremiah J. McCarthy on 1/9/2026. (JLV) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
01/09/2026 26 ORDER OF DETENTION as to Brayden Storey. Signed by Hon. Jeremiah J. McCarthy on 1/9/2026.(JLV) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

The production and attempted production of child pornography, which carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum of 30 years, and one count of enticement of a minor, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life.

The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.