DALLAS (1080 KRLD) - The Dallas Hair Salon owner who defied county and state orders to stay closed has been sentenced to seven days in jail.
Shelley Luther, the owner of Salon A La Mode, was also ordered to pay $500 for each of the seven days the salon was open.
A few weeks ago, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins sent Luther a cease-and-desist order demanding she close her doors because of Coronavirus fears. Under Jenkins' order, salons and most other service business like barbershops, massage parlors, tattoo parlors and nail salons have been closed since March 22nd.
Luther tore Jenkins' letter to pieces during a protest outside Frisco City Hall.
Still defiant at her recent court appearance, Luther told Judge Eric Moye she disagreed with his decision and said she would keep the salon open.
Luther was ordered to spend a week in jail after being held in contempt of court for continuing to operate her business. |
Luther was taken into custody and her attorney said they would immediately appeal the decision.