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Iowa man allegedly created videos showing monkey torture

THAT HE WAS FOUND BY THE LAW IN MINNESOTA. AN IOWA MAN HAS BEEN INJURED IN FEDERAL COURT FOR DISTRIBUTING VIDEOS DEPICTING MONKEY FOLDING AND MUTILATION. PHILLIP MOSS IS ALLEGED TO HAVE CONSPIRATED WITH TWO OTHERS TO CREATE THE FOOTAGE. TWO OTHER MEN ARE AWAIT TRIAL. IF CONVICTED, MOSS DEMANDS

Iowa man allegedly created videos showing torture and mutilation of monkeys

An Iowa man has been charged in federal court for distributing videos showing monkey torture and mutilation. Philip Colt Moss allegedly conspired with two others to create the material. Prosecutors say Moss and the two other men allegedly created videos showing monkeys having their genitals burned or cut off with scissors. If convicted, Moss faces a total of 12 years in prison. » Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from KCCI

DES MOINES, Iowa —

An Iowa man has been charged in federal court for distributing videos showing the torture and mutilation of monkeys.

Philip Colt Moss is accused of conspiring with two others to create the footage. Prosecutors say Moss and the other two men allegedly created videos depicting monkeys having their genitals burned or cut off with scissors.

If convicted, Moss faces a total of 12 years in a federal prison.

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