[NFBF-Tampa] Arraignment of Denial of Service Animal in Airbnb

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Marion, thanks so much for posting this.  Are we able to attend the trial?

 

Congrats on the coverage.

 

Sherri

 

From: NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Marion
Gwizdala via NFBF-Tampa
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Subject: [NFBF-Tampa] Arraignment of Denial of Service Animal in Airbnb

 

Dear All,

 

                On Wednesday, May 29, an Airbnb host was arraigned on
criminal charges stemming from the removal of a service animal handler from
his property. Juan Gomez - the Airbnb host - was not present during the
arraignment but was represented by legal counsel. On behalf of Mr. Gomez,
his attorney entered a plea of "Not guilty" and requested a trial by jury.
The judge set a trial date for Monday, July 22. Our local ABC affiliate
covered the story and their investigative reporter is interested in pursuing
more stories about the challenges we face as service animal handlres. Here
is the link to view the report on the arraignment.

 

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/crime/tampa-man-charged-airbnb-service-dog
/67-028f8c26-2732-46a8-ab81-03844716b02b

 

 

Fraternally yours,

Marion Gwizdala

 

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