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Independent journalist cited for trespassing in Florida city hall

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Updated On: December 2, 2019
Date of Incident: December 20, 2018
Location: Punta Gorda, Florida
Case number: 2:19-cv-00484
Targets: Andrew Sheets
Case Status: Dismissed
Type of case: Civil

Arresting Authority →: Punta Gorda Police Department
Charges →: Trespassing

Dec. 20, 2018: Convicted

Jul. 12, 2019: Pending appeal

Dec. 2, 2019: Convicted
Unnecessary use of force? →: No