Bald Eagle Trafficker Admits to Killing Thousands: Faces 5 Years in Prison
Seattle, WA – An American man in Washington state has admitted to illegally hunting and selling protected bald and golden eagles in a wildlife trafficking scheme that spanned several years. Travis John Branson, 48, confessed to the conspiracy to hunt and traffic these majestic birds, facing up to five years in prison and a hefty fine. His illegal activities came to light when authorities found golden eagle talons and feathers in his possession during a …