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Oct 29, 2026 at 7:20 AM ET
Woman escorted from Pinellas County meeting
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A woman was escorted out of a Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners meeting after playing a recording of the Islamic call to prayer during public comment. Chairman Dave Eggers stopped the recording after nearly a minute, saying speakers must give verbal comments; the woman was escorted out after she refused to comply. Residents were discussing a potential mosque expansion.
WHO: A woman wearing a burka, Board Chairman Dave Eggers and Pinellas County commissioners
WHAT: A woman was escorted out of a Pinellas County commissioners meeting after playing a call-to-prayer recording during public comment.
WHEN: Reported Oct 29, 2026 at 6:43 AM ET
WHERE: Pinellas County, Florida
WHY: The woman was escorted out after refusing to stop the recording, which Eggers said violated county rules requiring public speakers to give verbal comments.
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