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COLUMBUS, OH—A plea agreement was revealed today involving Ronald P. Bedra of Etna, Ohio, who admitted to conspiring to create and distribute disturbing videos that showed extreme violence and abuse against monkeys.
Bedra pleaded guilty to charges related to the production of “animal crush” videos.
His partner, Giancarlo Morelli, of New Jersey hatched a plan to harm monkeys, recording the act and distributing the videos online.
Court documents indicate that Bedra and his accomplices produced videos depicting sad*stic acts against both baby and adult monkeys. These acts included severing limbs and digits, and the forced sodomy of the animals with a heated screwdriver. The group operated using encrypted chat applications to transfer funds to individuals in Indonesia who executed the torturous acts on camera.
Additionally, Bedra sent a thumb drive containing 64 videos of the cruel acts to a fellow conspirator located in Wisconsin. They were also charged with child abuse for having a child paid to commit the act.
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According to court documents, in March and April 2023, the two co-defendants allegedly conspired to create and distribute videos depicting acts of sad*stic violence against baby, adolescent and adult monkeys. The conspirators allegedly funneled money through Dryden, who then paid the minor in Indonesia to commit the requested acts on camera.
The case was announced by Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth L. Parker for the Southern District of Ohio. It was investigated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the FBI, with ENRD’s Environmental Crimes Section attorneys Mark Romley and Adam Cullman, along with Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicole Pakiz of the Southern District of Ohio, leading the prosecution.
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New York City Weekly Weather Forecast
New York City kicks off today with mostly sunny skies and a high near 74 degrees. A west wind will persist around 10 mph. Tonight, the weather will turn mostly cloudy with a low around 63 degrees, and a north wind blowing at 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday promises mostly sunny conditions once again, with a high near 73 degrees. Winds will be light and variable, shifting to the southwest at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday night is expected to be partly cloudy with a low around 65 degrees. A south wind at around 6 mph will become light and variable later at night.
Wednesday will continue the trend of mostly sunny days, with a high near 79 degrees. The wind will be light and variable, becoming south at 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 68 degrees.
The temperature will rise throughout the week, with Thursday forecasted to be sunny and reaching a high near 84 degrees. The night will remain partly cloudy with a low around 72 degrees. Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 87 degrees, but the evening brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., alongside partly cloudy skies and a low around 69 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
The weekend will see sunny skies on Saturday with a high near 81 degrees. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low around 66 degrees.
This Week’s New Jersey Weather Outlook
In New Jersey today, the weather is mostly sunny with a high near 78 degrees. The northwest wind will blow at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a low around 55 degrees, and a light northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday will bring a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. under mostly sunny conditions, with temperatures again reaching a high near 78 degrees. The wind will be calm, becoming northwest around 5 mph later in the day. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 58 degrees and calm winds.
Wednesday's forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 84 degrees. The calm winds will pick up slightly, becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. The night will remain partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to a low around 60 degrees.
The warmth will increase through the week, with Thursday seeing mostly sunny skies and a high near 91 degrees. The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 68 degrees. Friday continues the trend of mostly sunny days, pushing the temperature up to a high near 95 degrees. However, Friday night brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 66 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
The weekend looks pleasant, starting with a sunny Saturday with a high near 86 degrees. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low around 60 degrees.
Philadelphia Weekly Weather Report
Philadelphia will experience pleasant weather today with sunny skies and a high near 79 degrees. Winds from the west will range between 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, the weather will turn partly cloudy with a low around 61 degrees, and a northwest wind at about 5 mph.
Tuesday will see a slight chance of showers between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the afternoon. The sky will be partly sunny with a high near 78 degrees, and north winds will be light at around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%, with new rainfall amounts generally less than a tenth of an inch, though higher amounts could occur during thunderstorms. Tuesday night might see some early showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Then, it will become partly cloudy with a low around 62 degrees. The northwest wind will drop to around 5 mph, becoming calm later in the evening.
Wednesday will be mostly sunny with temperatures reaching a high near 85 degrees. The wind will remain calm, turning west at about 5 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 66 degrees.
The temperature will continue to rise through the week, with Thursday forecasted to be sunny and a high near 92 degrees. The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 72 degrees. Friday will stay mostly sunny with temperatures climbing further to a high near 95 degrees, followed by a mostly cloudy night with a low around 71 degrees.
The weekend outlook is sunny for Saturday with a high near 88 degrees. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low around 65 degrees.
This Week’s Weather Outlook for the Baltimore-Washington Region
The weekend weather forecast for the Baltimore and DC Metro area begins with a sunny day today, with temperatures reaching a high near 84 degrees. Winds from the west will blow at 7 to 11 mph. Tonight, the region will see a chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. The sky will be mostly cloudy with a low around 65 degrees, and the northwest wind will slow to around 5 mph before becoming calm. The chance of precipitation tonight is 30%.
Tuesday will bring a slight chance of showers after noon under mostly sunny skies, with a high near 83 degrees. Winds will be light from the north at 3 to 6 mph, and the chance of rain is pegged at 20%. Tuesday night will remain mostly clear with a low around 66 degrees and calm winds.
The weather will continue to warm up on Wednesday, with sunny skies and a high near 88 degrees. Winds will remain calm, turning southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday night is expected to be mostly clear with a low around 71 degrees.
Thursday will heat up significantly, with sunny skies and a high near 95 degrees. The night will remain mostly clear with temperatures dropping to a low around 77 degrees. The heat will peak on Friday, with sunny conditions and a scorching high near 99 degrees. Friday night will see partly cloudy skies with a low around 74 degrees.
The weekend will maintain the sunny trend with a high of 91 degrees on Saturday. Saturday night will be mostly clear with temperatures dipping to a low around 71 degrees.
Serious Crash Causing Backup on Route 22 Eastbound
NEWARK, NJ—A crash involving injuries occurred this morning on US 22 eastbound, just west of Meeker Avenue. The incident, which started at 6:46 AM, was updated by 7:46 AM.
One right lane of the two available lanes has been closed due to the crash.
Emergency services are on the scene, and drivers are advised to approach the area with caution while the investigation and cleanup are in progress.
Downed Pole on Garden State Parkway Causes Shoulder Closure
UNION TWP, NJ—A downed pole on the Garden State Parkway has led to the closure of the right shoulder on the northbound entrance ramp at the Whitney Houston Service Area. The incident occurred this morning and was reported at 7:42 AM, with an update following shortly at 7:43 AM.
Repairs are currently underway, and the right shoulder remains closed. Motorists entering the parkway at this location should proceed with caution and be aware of repair crews in the area.
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