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Man accused of stealing Las Vegas flamingo found guilty
FOX5 Vegas • • nation
Key Points:
- Mitchell Fairbarn, a 34-year-old Canadian man, was found guilty by a jury of stealing and injuring a flamingo on the Las Vegas Strip, facing both misdemeanor and felony animal cruelty charges.
- The jury deliberated for several hours before delivering the verdict, focusing on two counts related to the incident involving the flamingo named Peachy in March.
- Prosecutors presented surveillance footage and social media clips showing Fairbarn handling the flamingo roughly, while Fairbarn claimed the act was a drunken prank without intent to harm.
- Fairbarn appeared emotionless in court and declined to comment after the verdict; his sentencing is scheduled for December 1.
- Animal advocates praised the jury’s decision, emphasizing the importance of accountability in cases of animal cruelty.
