Heidi Fleiss Parrot Battle: Fowl Play in Court?

Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss is currently in a court dispute with Clark County Animal Protection Services regarding her parrots. The legal conflict began earlier this year after a neighbor complained about the birds flying freely on Fleiss's property and causing noise disturbances before 6 AM. Animal Protection Services officials were reportedly called to the scene multiple times.

During a hearing, Fleiss challenged the legality of the citation, advocating for her birds' right to fly. She sought to have the $500 in fines dismissed. In response, the government conceded that "birds fly and they are probably happier and healthier when they fly free." However, they argued that Fleiss's birds, having been captured and kept as pets, were not truly wild and therefore subject to regulations.