An Illinois woman has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to distributing videos depicting the torture and killing of monkeys.

Amanda Leigh Fourez admitted to paying for and distributing what are legally classified as "animal crush videos" through an online group. The videos showed monkeys being subjected to various forms of abuse including being burned alive and having their genitals mutilated.

The case involves the distribution of content that falls under federal animal cruelty statutes. Animal crush videos, which depict the intentional crushing, burning, drowning, or other serious bodily injury of living animals, have been specifically prohibited under federal law.

Fourez's guilty plea represents her admission to participating in the distribution network for such content. The videos were reportedly shared among members of an online group that sought out this type of material.

The case highlights ongoing federal enforcement efforts against networks that create, distribute, or profit from extreme animal cruelty content. Federal authorities continue to investigate and prosecute individuals involved in such activities.

Sentencing details and the specific charges Fourez pleaded guilty to were not immediately available. The case remains pending in federal court.