Minnesota Man Found Guilty on 16 Federal Charges for Animal Crushing Videos
A Minnesota man, Bryan Wesley Edison of Carver, has been found guilty on 16 federal charges for creating and profiting from "animal crushing" videos online. He faces up to seven years in prison for each count, with sentencing set for…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, November 10, 2026 — A resident of Carver, Minnesota, Bryan Wesley Edison, has been convicted on 16 federal charges. The charges stem from his involvement in the creation and distribution of “animal crushing” videos for profit.
The conviction means Edison has been found guilty of profiting from content depicting animal cruelty. The specific details of the videos and the extent of the alleged profit were part of the federal investigation that led to the charges.
Edison faces a significant potential penalty for each of the 16 counts. The law allows for a maximum prison sentence of up to seven years for each federal charge. This means his total potential prison time could amount to a considerable duration.
The sentencing date for Bryan Wesley Edison has been scheduled for March 3, 2027. At this hearing, a judge will determine the final sentence based on the federal charges and sentencing guidelines. The prosecution and defense will likely present arguments regarding the appropriate punishment.
The case highlights ongoing federal efforts to prosecute individuals involved in the creation and dissemination of illegal and harmful content online. The term “animal crushing” refers to videos that depict the severe mistreatment and killing of animals. The federal charges often fall under animal welfare statutes. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. No other details regarding the investigation’s timeline or specific methods used to profit were made available in the initial summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Pattee on kstp.com, see more information here.
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