US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Buying Eagle Parts From Montana Poachers
John Patrick Butler pleaded guilty to conspiracy and illegal trafficking of bald and golden eagles killed on the Flathead Indian Reservation, fueling a black market trade.
Summary by Helena Independent Record
9 Articles
9 Articles
ABC FOX Montana+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Missoula court to sentence man for eagle trafficking; 3,600 birds killed in black market trade
MISSOULA - John Patrick Butler, 71, will be sentenced in Missoula after pleading guilty to conspiracy and unlawful trafficking of bald and golden eagles, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.
·Missoula, United States
Read Full Article
Man pleads guilty to trafficking bald and golden eagles from Flathead Indian Reservation
MISSOULA A Texas man who was accused of trafficking eagles from the Flathead Indian Reservation admitted to charges on Wednesday, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced.John Patrick Butler, 71, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy, two counts of unlawful trafficking of bald and golden eagles, and one count of purchasing eagles and eagle parts that had been killed illegally, in violation of the Lacey Act. Butler faces up to five years in prison, …
Coverage Details
Total News Sources9
Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution87% Center
Bias Distribution
- 87% of the sources are Center
87% Center
13%
C 87%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
