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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Dear All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/crime/tampa-man-charged-airbnb-service-dog/67-028f8c26-2732-46a8-ab81-03844716b02b">https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/crime/tampa-man-charged-airbnb-service-dog/67-028f8c26-2732-46a8-ab81-03844716b02b</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fraternally yours,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Marion Gwizdala<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>