MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis woman was arrested after police say she refused AT&T fiber optic installation; she’s now out of jail and ready to share her side of the story.
Gina Austin, 59, was arrested and charged with destroying and interfering with a utility line.
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Austin was allegedly arrested for refusing the installation on behalf of someone else. She is the caregiver for the owner of the home and says she was refusing the service on behalf of the owner.
Austin said the homeowner didn’t want fiber optic installation, because she was afraid it would disturb a large tree in her yard and could collapse on the home if bothered improperly…