A 22-year-old Melbourne man accused of being the graffiti artist known by his infamous tag ‘Pam the Bird’ has pleaded not guilty to 209 charges in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court at the beginning of February.
A 22-year-old Melbourne man accused of being the graffiti artist known by his infamous tag ‘Pam the Bird’ has pleaded not guilty to 209 charges in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court at the beginning of February.
Prosecutors allege that Jack Gibson-Burrell’s graffiti character has caused $700,000 in damages across Melbourne.
Included within the 209 charges are counts of reckless conduct endangering life and serious injury, car theft, and aggravated burglary.
Gibson-Burrell arrived at court on a RipStick with his Lightning McQueen Crocs in sports-mode ready for his defence lawyer, Micky Milardovic to inform the court that they wished to contest these charges in a higher court.
Pam the Bird has been sprayed frequently across Melbourne, notably appearing on trams, high-rise buildings and prominent infrastructure including the “Cheese Stick” column on the CityLink tollway.
Gibson-Burrell and his alleged accomplice, who is also before the courts, have been accused of frequently abseiling from rooftops to paint these high-profile locations. Consequently, “Pam the Bird” has become a familiar sight to many in the city.
Gibson-Burrell will likely appear again in County Court during March 2026.
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