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Organizers of a holistic medicine expo have ejected David Stephan from its Calgary show after the event’s venue objected to his presence.

Stephan was to be a presenter at the Body Spirit & Spirit Expo at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino on April 27-29. He is appealing a 2016 conviction for failing to provide the necessaries of life for his son Ezekiel, who died after contracting a bacterial meningitis infection.

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But on Wednesday, the resort’s operators announced they’d voiced concerns about Stephan’s role as one of 10 presenters and he was dropped from schedule by event organizers.

“Effective immediately, Body Spirit and Soul has removed David Stephan from participating in the Apr. 27-29 expo,” said a statement issued by expo organizers.

They went on to say they’re “reviewing the exhibitor application process in order to maintain the integrity of all future shows.”