"Transformers" director, Michael Bay, sets the record straight on the pigeon incident on the "6 Underground" set.
Bay calls reports of killing a pigeon "false, reckless, and defamatory."
The director's attorney demands retraction from "The Wrap," who first reported the story.
Bay says he's a known animal lover and major animal activist.
No animals were harmed on the set of "6 Underground," or any other production Bay's worked on.
Homing pigeon allegedly killed by dolly during filming in Rome, but Bay denies involvement.
Pigeons are protected in Italy, and Bay won't plead guilty to harming one.
The court case is still ongoing, but Bay declines the option to settle with a small fine.
Fans and animal activists await the outcome of the case.