Court Sentences Man to Federal Prison After Shooting Eagle in Backyard
· Texas Border Business
Santos Guerrero, a 43-year-old resident of Porter, Texas, has been sentenced to 14 days in federal prison and fined $5,000 for shooting a bald eagle in his backyard on October 11, 2024. Guerrero pleaded guilty on May 14 and was found to have hidden the eagle in his garage after the incident. Authorities discovered the injured bird, which was later euthanized due to severe injuries. Although bald eagles are no longer endangered, they are protected under federal law. Guerrero will remain on bond until he reports to a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility.
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