Ringleader of global monkey torture network, 'The Torture King', is charged - BBC News

Michael Macartney, 50, confessed to the BBC his role in an extreme monkey torture network.

1 day agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Joel Gunter/BBCImage caption, "Torture King" Michael Macartney - pictured at his home in Virginia - is facing up to five years in prison on animal abuse chargesBy Joel Gunter and Rebecca HenschkeBBC NewsA ringleader in a global monkey torture network exposed by the BBC has been charged by US federal prosecutors.

Michael Macartney, 50, who went by the alias "Torture King", was charged in Virginia with conspiracy to create and distribute animal-crushing videos.

Mr Macartney was one of three key distributors identified by the BBC Eye team during a year-long investigation into sadistic monkey torture groups.

Two women have also been charged in the UK following the investigation.

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