Man accused of stealing Las Vegas flamingo found guilty
A Canadian man has been found guilty of animal cruelty after stealing and injuring a flamingo named Peachy from a Las Vegas hotel. The defendant claimed the act was a drunken prank, but the jury convicted him on both misdemeanor and felony counts.
Why it matters
This case highlights legal consequences for animal abuse and the intersection of tourism, public behavior, and wildlife protection.
LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — The Canadian man accused of stealing and injuring a flamingo from the Las Vegas Strip was found guilty by a jury on Monday.
Mitchell Fairbarn, 34, was present in court and appeared emotionless as the court clerk read out the guilty verdict for both the misdemeanor and felony counts. His wife, friend, and brother were also seen inside the courtroom.
Fairbarn had no comment when leaving the Regional Justice Center.
The jury, made up of eight women and six men, deliberated for several hours. The two alternates appointed were not needed.
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