Arrest warrant issued for Montana man accused of killing thousands of birds, including eagles
- A federal judge issued an arrest warrant for a Montana man who didn't show up for court on charges of killing thousands of bald and golden eagles.
- Two men, including one who pleaded not guilty, were involved in killing about 3,600 birds and selling eagle parts on the black market.
- The defendants face charges of unlawful trafficking and violating wildlife trafficking laws, with a potential prison sentence of up to five years for each offense.
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Arrest warrant issued for Montana man accused of killing thousands of birds, including eagles
A grand jury indictment unsealed last month says the two defendants, working with others, killed about 3,600 birds on Montana’s Flathead Indian Reservation.
Warrant issued for Montana man accused of killing bald eagles for profit
A Montana man who is accused of killing large numbers of birds, including bald eagles, for profit Monday, now has a warrant out for his arrest after failing to make a court appearance.
Arrest warrant issued for Montana man accused of killing thousands of birds, including eagles
A bald eagle flies at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, in Mound City, Mo. A federal grand jury in Montana early Dec. 2023, has indicted two men accused of killing about 3,600 birds, including bald eagles and golden eagles, and selling them on the black market. | Charlie Riedel, AP File Photo BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge issued an arrest warrant Monday for a Montana man who failed to show up for an initial co…
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