‘Bad decisions’: Man convicted for taking Peachy the flamingo from Las Vegas hotel
Mitchell Fairbarn found guilty of animal cruelty after prosecutors say he hurt and frightened the 27-year-old bird
TL;DR
- Mitchell Fairbarn convicted of felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
- Fairbarn took a flamingo named Peachy from its enclosure at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.
- Prosecutors stated the act caused the bird physical pain and fright, citing lost feathers and injuries.
- Defense argued the act was due to drunkenness and not malicious intent.
- Fairbarn faces potential prison time of up to four years and six months.
- The flamingo, Peachy, was mostly unharmed but became more anxious after the incident.
- An animal rights advocate expressed hope the verdict sends a message against harming animals in Nevada.