Melbourne Graffiti Artist Behind 'Pam the Bird' Faces Over 50 Charges

Jack Gibson-Burrell, 21, is accused of causing $100,000 in damages through high-risk graffiti stunts, as police seek FBI help to link him to an Instagram account.

• Jack Gibson-Burrell, alleged creator of the 'Pam the Bird' graffiti, has been charged with over 50 offenses, including criminal damage, burglary, and assault.
• Police claim Gibson-Burrell's graffiti caused significant public safety risks, including abseiling down buildings and vandalizing high-traffic landmarks like Flinders Street Station and the Novotel hotel.
• Authorities estimate the damages from Gibson-Burrell’s graffiti to exceed $100,000, with co-accused Matthew Raoul White facing additional charges related to graffiti and property damage.
• Police are seeking assistance from the FBI to access Instagram account data allegedly tied to Gibson-Burrell, which they believe is linked to the distribution of 'Pam the Bird' images.
• Both accused maintain their innocence, with defense lawyers arguing the case is circumstantial and that their clients could spend more time on remand than any potential sentence if convicted.

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