Al-Marabh's pet parrot is what brought him
to the attention of U.S. police.
The parrot was also a mascot
at the downtown copy shop.
Earlier this year,
a Detroit roommate blamed Al-Marabh
and his parrot
for their messy apartment.
The roommate threw a TV remote control
that hit Al-Marabh
in the face
and charged at him
with a samurai sword.
Al-Marabh,
who pulled a small knife
from his cellphone,
pleaded guilty to assault
and was given a year's probation.