[NFBF-Tampa] Result of Animal Court Hearing

[Ed Sanders]

This is great and a step in the right direction!

On 10/24/2019 1:15 PM, Marion Gwizdala via NFBF-Tampa wrote:
>
> Dear All,
>
>                 First of all, I would like ot thank all those who came 
> out to support me and join in the protection of our right to travel 
> freely without interference. The following people showed up to Court 
> on Wednesday, October 23:
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> David Baker
>
> Janice Butler
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> Ineko Gary
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> Sherrill O’Brien
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> Yvonne Rosanelli
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> Merry Schoch
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> Jeanette Torrez
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> The defendant, Michael Reagan,  appeared in Court dressed in his 
> orange jail jump suit, since he is serving a 364-day sentence for 
> grand Theft and resisting arrest. After listening to the testimony of 
> the Animal Services Officer, the defendant, and me, Judge Manning 
> found Mr. Reagan guilty of two counts of interfering with the work of 
> a service animal and two counts of possessing an unregistered animal, 
> both civil violations of Hillsborough County ordinances. Mr. Reagan 
> was ordered to pay the fines and court costs. I am not sure what the 
> court costs or fines for possessing an unregistered animal are but the 
> fine for interfering with the work of a service animal is $500 ea.
>
>                 In addition to the above individuals who came out to 
> support me, I also received calls and emails from others in my
> Federation family supporting the steps I was taking. In addition, 
> Renee Murati, Assistant State Attorney for the 13 Judicial Circuit and 
> Chief of the Misdemeanor Division, called me this morning inquiring 
> about the result of the hearing. Renee also continued our conversation 
> about how we can make a greater impact on this issue locally and 
> throughout the state. It is great to havan ally in this capacity! 
> Thanks to all who supported me and this case!
>
> Fraternally yours,
>
> Marion
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