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Eagle Shot Down in Washington | Seattle News
A 66-year-old man from Brush Prairie, Washington, faces federal charges for allegedly shooting a bald eagle with a shotgun—leaving two pellets in its brain. Charged under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (a class A misdemeanor) and unlawfully killing a migratory bird (class B misdemeanor), Benjamin Allen is set to appear in court on September 8th. Potential penalties include up to a year in prison and $500,000 in fines. Authorities say the incident occurred near his chicken coop, with a witness reporting the gunshot. This case underscores the serious legal consequences of harming…
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