CONCORD - A Manchester woman was arrested on an indictment Friday alleging she was distributing so-called "animal crush" videos that depict mutilation, including sexual, of animals.

Lynn Seymour, 51, of Manchester, was charged with one count of distribution of animal crush videos and one count of conspiracy. She has been released pending further court proceedings.

Seymour is alleged to have participated in and served as the administrator for private online groups that exchanged and distributed videos depicting the torture, murder, sexually sadistic mutilation and sexual abuse of animals, specifically baby and adult monkeys, according to a statement released on Friday from the U.S. Attorneys Office.

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 also carry fines of up to $250,000.

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.