According to the Justice Department's press release, court documents reveal that Ronald P. Bedra, from Etna, collaborated with others to create and disseminate videos featuring horrific acts of violence against both baby and adult monkeys.
Source: WSYX
An Ohio man has been sentenced to 54 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in online groups that produced and shared videos showcasing extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys.
“Defendant Ronald Bedra commissioned grotesque videos of torture of juvenile and baby monkeys,” said Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division. “Such appalling conduct has no place in our society. The Justice Department stands ready to prosecute individuals engaging in this activity to the fullest extent of the law.”
According to the Justice Department's press release, court documents reveal that Ronald P. Bedra, from Etna, collaborated with others to create and disseminate videos featuring horrific acts of violence against both baby and adult monkeys. The group utilized encrypted messaging apps to funnel money to individuals in Indonesia who were willing to carry out these acts of cruelty on film. Additionally, Bedra sent a thumb drive containing 64 videos of monkey torture to a co-conspirator in Wisconsin.
The conspirators used encrypted chat apps to direct money to individuals in Indonesia willing to commit the requested acts of torture on camera. Bedra also mailed a thumb drive containing 64 videos of monkey torture to a co-conspirator in Wisconsin.
“The torture of animals in this case is disturbing, cruel and illegal,” said Special Agent in Charge Elena Iatarola of FBI’s Cincinnati Field Office. “The FBI and our partners will continue to work to protect defenseless animals and investigate those who intentionally harm them.”
A statement of facts, signed by Bedra, detailed the gruesome content of the videos, which included scenes of monkeys having their limbs and digits amputated, as well as instances of monkeys being violently sodomized with a heated screwdriver. Bedra entered a guilty plea in April.
“Today’s sentencing underscores the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s unwavering commitment to combating the exploitation of wildlife in any form,” said Assistant Director Edward Grace of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Office of Law Enforcement. “These monstrous crimes are indefensible. This case serves as a stark reminder that those who harm animals protected under federal and international laws and treaties will face serious consequences. We continue to work diligently with our partners to identify and prosecute individuals engaged in these cruel activities to the fullest extent of the law.”
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