Overview

• Edison made his initial appearance in federal court on Wednesday and remains in custody at Sherburne County Jail.
• Prosecutors allege he posted nearly 350 videos between July 2022 and October 2023 depicting small animals killed by larger animals through crushing, drowning, suffocation, impalement and other abuse.
• The YouTube channels used membership tiers priced from $0.99 to $99.99 per month, with the highest tier offering custom videos and the most graphic content placed behind a paywall.
• YouTube removed channels including “Prince’s Pet Planet” and “Prince’s Chomp Squad” for severe violations of its violence policy.
• MPR News reports alleged earnings of at least $1,500, and officials emphasize the indictment is an allegation and the defendant is presumed innocent.