[updated] 'Feeding my kids is not selfish': Defiant Texas salon owner sentenced to seven days in jai

[mystery-ak]

 washingtonexaminer.com
'Feeding my kids is not selfish': Defiant Texas salon owner sentenced to seven days in jail and fined $3,000 for opening business
by Spencer Neale  | May 05, 2020 08:43 PM


Texas businesses hoping to reopen their shuttered storefronts might be in for a rude and costly awakening.

Dallas hair salon owner Shelley Luther was sentenced to seven days in prison and charged with thousands of dollars in penalties on Tuesday after she decided to open her business amid an executive order from Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to remain closed.

Judge Eric Moye lashed out at Luther, accusing her of placing her ideas of liberty and freedom above the welfare of the Texan people.

"That you now see the error of your ways and understand that the society cannot function when one's own belief in a concept of liberty permits you to flaunt your disdain for the rulings of duly elected officials," Moye said. "That you owe an apology to the elected officials for whom you disrespected for flagrantly ignoring and, in one case, defiling their orders, which you now know obviously applies to you."

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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/feeding-my-kids-is-not-selfish-defiant-texas-salon-owner-sentenced-to-seven-days-in-jail-and-fined-3-000-for-opening-business

[EdinVA]

Re-Elect Judge Moyé
 Democrat
 14th Civil District Court
 Dallas County

http://judgemoye.com/about-judge-moye.html

Figures....

[roamer_1]

This is a travesty, and she should appeal.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Dallas salon owner who reopened despite coronavirus restrictions gets 7 days in jail
Fox News, May 5, 2020

A Texas salon owner was given seven days in jail on Tuesday after she refused to apologize for defying coronavirus related restrictions by remaining open for business.

Dallas business owner Shelley Luther was given a choice: She could offer an apology for selfishness, pay a fine and shutdown until Friday, or serve jail time.

"I have to disagree with you, sir, when you say that I'm selfish because feeding my kids is not selfish," she told the judge. "I have hairstylists that are going hungry because they would rather feed their kids. So sir, if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed, then please go ahead with your decision. But I am not going to shut the salon."

After her refusal to show contrition, bailiffs led her away to be booked. Her sentence reportedly symbolizes the seven-days she stayed open, despite county regulations.

Luther had been cited by city officials but chose to ignore the warnings. She must also now pay a $7,000 fine.

Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference Tuesday about the reopening of barbershops and salons, which is set to take place on Friday.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/dallas-salon-owner-reopened-coronavirus-restrictions-jail

[Right_in_Virginia]

She could offer an apology for selfishness, pay a fine and shutdown until Friday, or serve jail time.

"An apology for selfishness" --- this makes my blood run cold.  What the hell is happening in the United States?

[Right_in_Virginia]

.@GregAbbott_TX people around you talk about "criminal justice reform." Well, if its good enough for gang-bangers and meth traffickers, it's good enough for #ShelleyLuther #pardonshelleyluther— Daniel Horowitz (@RMConservative) May 6, 2020

https://twitter.com/RMConservative/status/1257836499573313536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

[Right_in_Virginia]

7 days in jail for cutting hair?? This is NUTS. And government officials don’t get to order citizens to apologize to them for daring to earn a living. https://t.co/3rulRlN0gE— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 6, 2020

https://twitter.com/tedcruz/status/1257840863197179905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Call the Governor, Senator.

[Right_in_Virginia]

https://www.gofundme.com/f/shelley-luther-fund

$128,293 raised of $250,000 goal

3.3K
donors

7.8K
shares

3.2K
followers

[LegalAmerican]

"An apology for selfishness" --- this makes my blood run cold.  What the hell is happening in the United States?

DITTO.  That is a liberal JUDGE.  They are all nuts. POWER HUNGRY. 

[mortarman]

DITTO.  That is a liberal JUDGE.  They are all nuts. POWER HUNGRY.

Left-wing Fascist's beliebe they are the only ones who should have total authority over our lives. Time for the "Tree of Liberty" to be fed.

 

[Applewood]

I've said it elsewhere -- it's nuts to keep these salons closed, allegedly because they are unsafe since stylists can't practice social distancing.  I had a doctor appointment yesterday -- he examined me up close and personal.  He and I both wore masks and all other precautions were taken.  So if he can practice medicine without social distancing, but taking all other precautions,  why can't a salon do the same?

At least Texas is going to open their salons.  My state isn't even talking about a timetable for opening.  Stupid liberal fascists.

As an aside -- I don't trust GoFundMe, so I'm going to look for a more reliable way of donating to the salon or Miss Luther directly.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Where is Abbott with all of this?

Does he support jail time?

[Elderberry]

Dallas Salon Owner Shelley Luther Fined and Jailed

Texas Scorecard By Robert Montoya May 5, 2020

https://texasscorecard.com/metroplex/dallas-salon-owner-shelley-luther-fined-and-jailed/

Luther’s hearing on the temporary restraining order—in Dallas County’s 14th District Court, presided over by District Judge Eric Moye—was held on May 5. Luther’s supporters gathered outside the court.

That same day, Abbott announced at a press conference that cosmetology salons, barber shops, and other related businesses could reopen on May 8 with restrictions.

Moye resumed the hearing after Abbott’s announcement and said a writ of mandamus appeal filed by Luther’s attorney, Warren Norred, had been denied.

“Hopefully, this experience has brought you to the realization that because you believe there’s something you want to do, you do not have the right to independently supersede state law,” Moye told Luther.

Moye then gave Luther an opportunity to decide the level of her own punishment by apologizing.

    “If you would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that your actions were selfish, putting your own interests ahead of those in the community in which you live; that they disrespected the executive orders of the state, the orders of the county, and this city; that you now see the error of your ways and understand that the society cannot function when one’s own belief in the concept of liberty permits you to flaunt your disdain for the rulings of duly elected officials; that you owe an apology to the elected officials who you disrespected by flagrantly ignoring and, in one case, defiling their orders which you now know obviously regard to you; that you know the proper way in an ordered society to engage concerns you may have had is to hire a lawyer and advocate for change, an exception, or amendment to laws that you find offensive.”

Luther stood up and spoke in reply:

    “I have to disagree with you, sir, when you say that I’m selfish, because feeding my kids is not selfish. I have hair stylists that are going hungry because they’d rather feed their kids. So, sir, if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed, then please go ahead with your decision, but I am not going to shut the salon.”

Upon hearing that, Moye handed down his judgement.

“It is hereby ordered, judged, and decreed the defendant Shelley Luther having been found in criminal contempt of this court is hereby remanded to the custody of the Sheriff of Dallas County as punishment for her violation of this court’s order,” he said.

Luther must serve seven days for criminal contempt of court and seven days for civil contempt of court, both to be served concurrently. The location of her imprisonment will be decided by the Dallas County sheriff.

Concerned citizens may sign a petition asking Abbott to pardon Luther.

[catfish1957]

Where is Abbott with all of this?

Does he support jail time?

Last I heard, Abbott's is pretty much full time responding to County Judge's requests for clarifcation of his Re-open plan.
AG is probably the one who should be weighing in.

[cato potatoe]

The last thing hairdressers want is to spread disease among customers.  Our governor is a complete idiot.  We have experienced 46 deaths per million, and in response, he has thrown 20% of the work force into unemployment.

Taxpayers should just ignore the shutdown orders.  I paid my barber cash for a house call this morning, and am negotiating with other "non essential" human beings as needed.

[mountaineer]

Democrat Dallas Judge Eric Moye Who Sentenced Shelley Luther to 7 Days in Jail for Opening Her Hair Salon Is an Obama Loyalist
By Joe Hoft
Published May 6, 2020 at 7:38am

Of course he is – Dallas Judge Eric Moye is a Democrat and an Obama faithful.


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[skeeter]

The last thing hairdressers want is to spread disease among customers.  Our governor is a complete idiot.  We have experienced 46 deaths per million, and in response, he has thrown 20% of the work force into unemployment.

Taxpayers should just ignore the shutdown orders.  I paid my barber cash for a house call this morning, and am negotiating with other "non essential" human beings as needed.

We're at the point now where there is no more risk of infection today than there has been every year at this time of year. It's complete insanity and a perfect example of how dangerous bureaucrats and politicians are.

[Mod1]

Merged threads

[Cyber Liberty]

We're at the point now where there is no more risk of infection today than there has been every year at this time of year. It's complete insanity and a perfect example of how dangerous bureaucrats and politicians are.

How many times must this be proven?  I've come to detest most Judges, because they are the reason the legal system is too byzantine for us poor schlubs to understand to the point of being required to hire a lawyer for the most simple of cases.  Judges like this clown won't hear pro per cases fairly.  If you show up in court without a lawyer, they will simply ignore your arguments and find against you, even if you have an airtight case.

[EdinVA]

How many times must this be proven?  I've come to detest most Judges, because they are the reason the legal system is too byzantine for us poor schlubs to understand to the point of being required to hire a lawyer for the most simple of cases.  Judges like this clown won't hear pro per cases fairly.  If you show up in court without a lawyer, they will simply ignore your arguments and find against you, even if you have an airtight case.

Exactly... The accuser (government) is the one required to have the air tight case, not the accused... somewhere we got all crossed up

[GrouchoTex]

Embarrassed that some judge in my own state did this.

I hope she sues and wins.

I hope she wins enough that she only has to cut hair if she wants to.

[GrouchoTex]

"An apology for selfishness" --- this makes my blood run cold.  What the hell is happening in the United States?

That part bothered the hell out of me, too.
I am glad she did not do that.
No one should ever have to apologize for LEGALLY providing for their families.
She had a license to cut hair from the State (which is also a scam), so she should have been able to, like anyone else, us discretion and common sense and be allowed to do her job.

[EdinVA]

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday sent a letter urging a Dallas judge to free a woman he sent to jail a day earlier after she refused to apologize for keeping her hair salon open in violation of Gov. Greg Abbott's order aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Soon after, Abbott said he agreed with his attorney general on the matter.
Paxton, whose office said Shelly Luther was "unjustly jailed" in a release, told Dallas County State District Judge Eric Moyé that he had abused his discretion and emphasized that the woman was keeping her business open in order to feed her family.


https://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-ag-tells-judge-to-free-dallas-woman-unjustly-jailed-for-operating-salon

[Applewood]

bravo to AG Paxton.     

[Cyber Liberty]

Fat chance of the Judge re-sentencing her.  He did it to make an example out of somebody who doesn't Respect Mah Authoritah!  It's a matter of pride and principle.  If the Governor wants to do something about this, he'll have to Pardon her.

[Right_in_Virginia]

[Right_in_Virginia]

[mystery-ak]

Texas governor calls for immediate release of salon owner jailed for defying coronavirus restrictions
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/496440-texas-governor-calls-for-immediate-release-of-jailed-salon-owner

[Cyber Liberty]

This "Judge" doesn't care, and will not release her over this announcement.  My humble opinion based on no special knowledge.

[mystery-ak]

GoFundMe amount soars for new American hero, salon owner Shelley Luther after 7k in fines and jail

A GoFundMe page set up for Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther has raised over $273,000 in funds from supporters who want to help her with the $7,000 fine and other costs she has incurred after she “decided to resist tyranny” by defying county orders and opening her salon for business in order to feed her family.

more
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/05/06/gofundme-amount-soars-for-new-american-hero-salon-owner-shelley-luther-after-7k-in-fines-and-jail-917703

[LadyLiberty]

The Judge Who Locked Up the Dallas Salon Owner Has a History of Violence

https://ktrh.iheart.com/featured/michael-berry/content/2020-05-06-the-judge-who-locked-up-the-dallas-salon-owner-has-a-history-of-violence/?fbclid=IwAR0LfsfR_3L-hhie_rmNOBErRn8IRuLTytYxm5ahbmmQblgZDjmthm-gtxk

[Applewood]

Looks like this judge just stepped in it.  Good.

[catfish1957]

Looks like this judge just stepped in it.  Good.

This dispicable judge's statement bears repeating ....

That you now see the error of your ways and understand that the society cannot function when one's own belief in a concept of liberty permits you to flaunt your disdain for the rulings of duly elected officials," Moye said. "That you owe an apology to the elected officials for whom you disrespected for flagrantly ignoring and, in one case, defiling their orders, which you now know obviously applies to you."

When the level condescencion reaches this level, you know it is time to take drastic action to take the country back.  Hope the good folks in Dallas provide this judge a little welcoming committee each time he makes it to his courthouse.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

This dispicable judge's statement bears repeating ....

That you now see the error of your ways and understand that the society cannot function when one's own belief in a concept of liberty permits you to flaunt your disdain for the rulings of duly elected officials," Moye said. "That you owe an apology to the elected officials for whom you disrespected for flagrantly ignoring and, in one case, defiling their orders, which you now know obviously applies to you."

When the level condescencion reaches this level, you know it is time to take drastic action to take the country back.  Hope the good folks in Dallas provide this judge a little welcoming committee each time he makes it to his courthouse.

Nowhere in that statement does the judge affirm those 'duly elected officials' have the constitutional power to enact those orders.

Let's throw that back at that tyrant.

[Cyber Liberty]

I presume the Bailiff remanded her directly to the Sheriff, and went straight to jail.  If Abbot is a "stand-up guy," she would have been Pardoned by now.  I have not seen a story that she was Pardoned, so the Governor doesn't appear to be a stand-up guy.

GoFundMe's well over $300,000 now.  That will help.  I'll bet she donates it to somebody, after spiffing up the shop.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Just looked this up as it is likely we will see one or all being activated on this tyrant

Methods of Judicial Selection: Texas
Removal of Judges
Texas judges may be removed in one of four ways:
The state commission on judicial conduct investigates, and if warranted, prosecutes allegations of misconduct by Texas judges. Upon a commission recommendation of removal or retirement, the supreme court selects a review tribunal from among court of appeals judges to verify the findings and enter a judgment. Judges may appeal decisions of the review tribunal to the supreme court.

Judges may be removed by the governor on the address of two thirds of the house and senate.

Judges may be impeached by the house of representatives and removed by two thirds of the senate.

The supreme court may remove district court judges from office.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Last I heard, Abbott's is pretty much full time responding to County Judge's requests for clarifcation of his Re-open plan.
AG is probably the one who should be weighing in.

Finally
AG Paxton, Gov. Abbott Call for Release of Jailed Dallas Salon Owner Who Defied Executive Order

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/coronavirus/ag-paxton-gov-abbott-call-for-release-of-dallas-salon-owner/2364608/

[LadyLiberty]

I presume the Bailiff remanded her directly to the Sheriff, and went straight to jail.  If Abbot is a "stand-up guy," she would have been Pardoned by now.  I have not seen a story that she was Pardoned, so the Governor doesn't appear to be a stand-up guy.

GoFundMe's well over $300,000 now.  That will help.  I'll bet she donates it to somebody, after spiffing up the shop.

In Texas the governor cannot grant a pardon unless the Board of Pardons and Paroles votes first and agrees to the pardon with a majority vote.

This is why:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miriam_A._Ferguson  You can skip down to the last paragraph of the views and policies section if you don't want to read the whole thing.

[Cyber Liberty]

Finally
AG Paxton, Gov. Abbott Call for Release of Jailed Dallas Salon Owner Who Defied Executive Order

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/coronavirus/ag-paxton-gov-abbott-call-for-release-of-dallas-salon-owner/2364608/

Abbot and Paxton can "call for" it until the cows come home, and that pr*ck Judge will stand firm because he needs that scalp.  He must be impeached.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Abbot and Paxton can "call for" it until the cows come home, and that bleep Judge will stand firm because he needs that scalp.  He must be impeached.

http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,400841.msg2205522.html#msg2205522

[Cyber Liberty]

http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,400841.msg2205522.html#msg2205522

I vote, "Removed by Supreme Court."  It's faster, and he could be looking for one of those fabulous unemployment checks before she get out of jail.

[Elderberry]

Rep. Crenshaw slams ‘small-minded leaders drunk with power’ for arresting business owner

American Military News by  Ryan Morgan  May 06, 2020

https://americanmilitarynews.com/2020/05/rep-crenshaw-slams-small-minded-leaders-drunk-with-power-for-arresting-business-owner/

Former U.S. Navy SEAL and Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw slammed local governments for excessive punishments after Texas salon owner Shelley Luther was arrested and sentenced to jail for breaking coronavirus lockdown orders.

In a tweet, Crenshaw responded to a televised court proceeding broadcast over the Zoom teleconference service in which Luther said she would not apologize for opening her salon or the assertion that she was selfish for doing so. Luther was eventually sentenced, to which Crenshaw warned such punishments are “NOT just.”

“These punishments are NOT just. They are not reasonable,” Crenshaw tweeted. “Small-minded ‘leaders’ across the country have become drunk with power. This must end.”

More at link.

[Elderberry]

Texans Rally to Free Jailed Salon Owner

Texas Scorecard by Robert Montoya May 6, 2020

https://texasscorecard.com/metroplex/texans-rally-to-free-jailed-salon-owner/

At a Wednesday morning rally in support of a North Texas businesswoman, grassroots activists and leaders demanded action from the governor.

The morning after a North Texas businesswoman was fined and imprisoned for daring to open her hair salon before governing authorities permitted it, grassroots activists and leaders gathered and demanded that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardon her. He has yet to do so and has alleged he can’t.

On Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Greg Abbott announced hair salons may open on May 8, with restrictions. But later that evening, Shelley Luther, owner of Salon A La Mode in Dallas, was sentenced by Judge Eric Moye to seven days in jail for criminal contempt of court and seven days for civil contempt of court; both sentences are to be served concurrently. Moye also fined Luther $500 a day for the seven days she has been open and will continue the daily fines until May 8.

“Sir, if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed, then please go ahead with your decision, but I am not going to shut the salon,” Luther told Moye when he offered her a lighter sentence if she’d apologize for being “selfish” when she reopened her salon earlier than allowed.

Since then, 23 members of the State Republican Executive Committee wrote an open letter asking Abbott to issue a pardon for Luther.

The next morning, grassroots activists and leaders gathered across the street from the very courthouse where Luther was sentenced, chanting, “Pardon Shelley Now!”

More at link.

[Cyber Liberty]

Texans Rally to Free Jailed Salon Owner

Texas Scorecard by Robert Montoya May 6, 2020

https://texasscorecard.com/metroplex/texans-rally-to-free-jailed-salon-owner/

 

[Elderberry]

DEVELOPING: GOP leaders in Texas criticize judge who ordered Dallas salon owner jailed

6KFDM 5/6/2020

https://kfdm.com/news/local/developing-gop-leaders-in-texas-criticize-judge-who-ordered-dallas-salon-owner-jailed

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to the judge Wednesday asking him to release Luther from jail. U.S. Senator Ted Cruz also expressed support for her. Both are Republicans.

“I find it outrageous and out of touch that during this national pandemic, a judge, in a county that actually released hardened criminals for fear of contracting COVID-19, would jail a mother for operating her hair salon in an attempt to put food on her family’s table,” Paxton said.

Abbott called the salon owner’s punishment “excessive.”

“Compliance with executive orders during this pandemic is important to ensure public safety; however, surely there are less restrictive means to achieving that goal than jailing a Texas mother,” Abbott said in a statement.

In response, a letter to Paxton signed by Moye and the 11 other Dallas County civil district court judges called the attorney general’s letter to a judge about a pending case an improper communication under the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct. The judges told Paxton they “trust this shall not happen further.”

More at link.

[Cyber Liberty]

DEVELOPING: GOP leaders in Texas criticize judge who ordered Dallas salon owner jailed

6KFDM 5/6/2020

https://kfdm.com/news/local/developing-gop-leaders-in-texas-criticize-judge-who-ordered-dallas-salon-owner-jailed

Maybe they'll be happier with a call from  the TX Supreme Court?

ETA:  The case is not a "Pending Case."  The judge sentenced the defendant, and carried out the sentence immediately.  End of pending.

[Chosen Daughter]

Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick says he will pay salon owner's fine and take her place in jail so she can keep working
'7 days in jail, no bail and a $7K fine is outrageous'

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said that he would pay the $7,000 fine for a salon owner arrested for defying social distancing orders, and offered to be placed under house arrest to take her place in jail.

helley Luthor became the masked face of the anti-lockdown movement when she gave a passionate response to a judge demanding her to apologize and admit she was wrong to re-open her salon amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

"7 days in jail, no bail and a $7K fine is outrageous. No surprise Texans are responding," tweeted Patrick on Wednesday.

https://www.theblaze.com/news/dan-patrick-offers-to-pay-salon-owners-fine

[LegalAmerican]

Judge is a black male judge.  DEMOCRAT?  She is a beautiful white, blond woman.  RACIST, RACIST, JUDGE!  snark.

Love  Dan Bongino and my 4 J'S.  Unite America First.  This judge is a POS.


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[Chosen Daughter]

Judge is a black male judge.  DEMOCRAT?  She is a beautiful white, blond woman.  RACIST, RACIST, JUDGE!  snark.

Love  Dan Bongino and my 4 J'S.  Unite America First.  This judge is a POS.


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Well @sneakypete I guess this explains what @LegalAmerican meant the other day.  Pretty telling.

I am all for the Salon owner but not sure how race factors into it?  I guess blond is important.  Maybe blue eyes too.  Eugenics anyone?

How do you feel about planned parenthood @LegalAmerican?

[roamer_1]

GoFundMe amount soars for new American hero, salon owner Shelley Luther after 7k in fines and jail

A GoFundMe page set up for Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther has raised over $273,000 in funds from supporters who want to help her with the $7,000 fine and other costs she has incurred after she “decided to resist tyranny” by defying county orders and opening her salon for business in order to feed her family.

more
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/05/06/gofundme-amount-soars-for-new-american-hero-salon-owner-shelley-luther-after-7k-in-fines-and-jail-917703

That's 'Take It To The Limit' money right there. And it's a beautiful thing.