Francisco Javier Ravelo, 36, of Coral Gables, pleaded guilty today to distributing videos depicting the torture of monkeys, in violation of the federal Animal Crushing statute. Ravelo was charged in October 2025.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Coral Gables Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Videos Depicting Sexual Torture of Baby Monkeys
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