Bird smuggler from Guyana pleads guilty to 2006 charges on finches: "The Birdman of Guyana pleaded guilty Monday to trying to sneak 13 finches past U.S. customs inspectors at Kennedy Airport so the little birds could be sold for singing contests in a Queens park.
Terrence McLean admitted in Brooklyn Federal Court that he didn't fill out the required declaration forms for the finches, which were stuffed inside plastic hair curlers in McLean's carry-on bag.
McLean, 36, still goes on trial Tuesday on the more serious charge of smuggling. But if this Birdman is convicted, he won't go to Alcatraz - or any other prison. The charge carries only a fine of up to $25,000."
Terrence McLean admitted in Brooklyn Federal Court that he didn't fill out the required declaration forms for the finches, which were stuffed inside plastic hair curlers in McLean's carry-on bag.
McLean, 36, still goes on trial Tuesday on the more serious charge of smuggling. But if this Birdman is convicted, he won't go to Alcatraz - or any other prison. The charge carries only a fine of up to $25,000."
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