Manchester Woman Arrested on Animal Crush Video Distribution Charges

CONCORD - A Manchester woman was arrested on an indictment charging her with the distribution of animal crush videos, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announces.

Lynn Seymour, 51, of Manchester, was indicted on one count of distribution of animal crush videos and one count of conspiracy. Seymour appeared in federal court today and was released pending further court proceedings.

According to the charging documents, Seymour is alleged to have participated in and served as the administrator for private online groups which included hundreds of members. The purpose of the groups was to exchange and distribute animal crush videos depicting the torture, murder, sexually sadistic mutilation and sexual abuse of animals, specifically baby and adult monkeys.

The charge of distribution of animal crush videos provides a sentence of no greater than 7 years in prison, and the conspiracy charges provides a sentence of no greater than 5 years. Both charges can carry terms of supervised release of up to 3 years and fines of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles L. Rombeau is prosecuting the case.

The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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