[NFBF-Tampa] Result of Animal Court Hearing

[Janice Butler]

 Marion:
  
You are very welcome. Glad for the positive results. We are moving in the right direction!   
  

  
  

  
  
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> On Oct 24, 2019 at 1:15 PM,  <Marion Gwizdala via NFBF-Tampa (mailto:nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org)>  wrote:
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> Dear All,
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>                                  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
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> 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.
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>                                  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!
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> Fraternally yours,
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> Marion
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