Man accused of creating ‘animal crushing’ videos online found guilty on 16 federal charges

A Minnesota man accused of creating and profiting from “animal crushing” videos online was found guilty in federal court.

Bryan Wesley Edison, of Carver, was found guilty on 16 counts of animal crushing and faces up to seven years in prison for each count.

His sentencing date has been scheduled for March 3, 2027.

“The defendant tried to make a profit and took pleasure in torturing defenseless animals. His actions were inhumane and illegal, and with this guilty verdict, my office is delivering justice,” said United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen.

What is ‘animal crushing’?

The Department of Justice describes “animal crushing” as purposely crushing, burning, drowning, suffocating, impaling, or otherwise subjecting to serious bodily injury living mammals, birds, reptiles, or amphibians.

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