[NFBF-Tampa] [NFBF-L] Result of Animal Court Hearing

[Judith Hamilton]

This is great news. Please keep us posted on how communications are going with the law enforcement and justice communities; especially the hope of education and awareness throughout the state of Florida.
Judy Hamilton
Gainesville Chapter


-----Original Message-----
>From: Marion Gwizdala via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Oct 24, 2019 1:15 PM
>To: NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>, NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>Cc: Marion Gwizdala <marion.gwizdala at verizon.net>, 'Marion Gwizdala' <blind411 at verizon.net>
>Subject: [NFBF-L] Result of Animal Court Hearing
>
>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:
>
> 
>
>David Baker
>
>Janice Butler
>
>Ineko Gary
>
>Sherrill O'Brien
>
>Yvonne Rosanelli
>
>Merry Schoch
>
>Jeanette Torrez
>
> 
>
>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
>
>e 
>
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