A man has been sentenced to federal prison for killing a bald eagle. He pleaded guilty to shooting the eagle in his backyard. As a result of his plea, he will also have to pay a fine.
The man is a resident of Porter. Further details about the case are available from the source. The sentence includes both prison time and a financial penalty, reflecting the seriousness of the offense of killing a protected species like the bald eagle.
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