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Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty in Monkey Torture Video Scheme

11/14/2025

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Katrina Favret of Greeneville, Tennessee, pleaded guilty to federal charges for her role in online groups that created and distributed graphic videos of monkey torture.
Favret conspired to produce "animal crush videos."
She coordinated with individuals in Indonesia through encrypted messaging apps.
The FBI and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service led the investigation and found a network that facilitated payments.
Favret awaits sentencing in the Southern District of Ohio.

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Katrina Favret of Greeneville, Tennessee, pleaded guilty to federal charges for her role in online groups that created and distributed graphic videos of monkey torture.
Favret conspired to produce "animal crush videos."
She coordinated with individuals in Indonesia through encrypted messaging apps.
The FBI and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service led the investigation and found a network that facilitated payments.
Favret awaits sentencing in the Southern District of Ohio.