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Oct 20, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
Jury convicts Canadian tourist of animal cruelty
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A jury convicted Mitchell Fairbarn of felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty for taking Peachy, a 27-year-old flamingo, from its enclosure at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino and carrying it to his room on March 3. Prosecutors said the bird was hurt and frightened; Fairbarn testified that he had been drinking 30 to 40 beers but did not mean harm. He is under house arrest pending sentencing Dec. 1.
WHO: A jury in Nevada
WHAT: Convicted Mitchell Fairbarn of felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty.
WHEN: Oct 19, 2026
WHERE: Las Vegas, USA
WHY: Jurors convicted Fairbarn over taking Peachy from its enclosure and carrying the bird to his room.
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