Article 6H4YR US duo charged with killing 3,600 birds including bald eagles to sell on black market

US duo charged with killing 3,600 birds including bald eagles to sell on black market

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Michael Sainato
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Simon Paul and Travis Branson accused of making significant sums of cash' from killing birds in Montana over several years

Two men in the US have been charged with illegally killing about 3,600 birds over the course of several years and selling the parts and feathers on the black market.

A grand jury in Montana indicted Simon Paul and Travis Branson on charges of conspiracy, violating the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, and illegal trafficking.

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