I'm think I'm going to take a bribe and rat out a close friend to people who are seeking vengeance for beating an animal and burying it alive
Did you participate in harming the animal?
No, I just seen it happen when I was out with them.
It's wrong to abuse animals. If your friend did this, you should report them to the police. They're the ones that should deal with this behavior -- not a mob seeking vengeance.
I'm going to anyway, just letting you know!
Taking money from a group of vigilantes in exchange for turning over your friend is just as bad as abusing animals. What if they maim him for life, or even kill him? The courts will see that an appropriate level of education and punishment are meted out.