A 33-year-old man from Brampton, Ontario, accused in connection with the alleged theft and torture of a flamingo in Las Vegas has pleaded not guilty. Both outlets report that the accused is facing federal animal cruelty-related charges in the United States. The articles state that the man will remain in the U.S. ahead of his jury trial, scheduled for October, as the case proceeds through the court system. The Toronto Sun specifies that he faces four federal charges of animal cruelty. The National Post similarly describes the allegations as involving the flamingo’s theft and torture, while noting the defendant’s plea and the timing of the trial. The plea of not guilty indicates the defendant disputes the allegations at this stage of the proceedings. The cases’ next steps include pretrial proceedings and the jury trial in October, where evidence will be presented and the charges will be considered by the court.