Father of Indianapolis Colts safety arrested for shooting and killing bald eagle
Rodney Thomas Sr., the father of Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II, has been charged and indicted for allegedly shooting and killing a bald eagle in violation of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The incident occurred in Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, where the eagle had nested for nearly two decades. Thomas Sr. faces a potential fine of $100,000 and/or imprisonment for one year for his first offense, with penalties increasing for additional offenses.