Illegal Wildlife Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Killing Thousands of Bald and Golden Eagles
Seattle, Washington – A man from Washington state has pleaded guilty to conspiring to hunt and traffic bald and golden eagles, endangered species protected under federal law. Travis John Branson, 48, admitted to shooting these birds over several years and selling their parts and feathers on the black market, facing a potential prison sentence of up to five years when he is sentenced on July 31. Branson’s illegal activities came to light when text messages …