Warrant Issued for Montana Man Accused of Killing Thousands of Eagles

Simon Paul, facing charges for illegally hunting and trafficking eagle parts, is now on the run after skipping court date.

Simon Paul, a Montana man, is accused of killing approximately 3,600 birds, including bald and golden eagles, over a six-year period on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Paul, along with co-conspirator Travis John Branson, allegedly sold the eagle parts on the black market.
Paul failed to appear in court for his arraignment, leading Judge Kathleen L DeSoto to issue a warrant for his arrest.
Branson pleaded not guilty in federal court and was released from custody.
The defendants face up to five years in federal prison on each of the conspiracy and wildlife trafficking violations.