Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott removes jail as a punishment for violating his coronavirus restrictions. His new order follows outcry by conservatives over a Dallas salon owner who was jailed for refusing to keep her business closed.
This Tuesday, May 5, 2020 booking photo provided by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office shows Shelly Luther. Luther was ordered to spend a week in jail after she continued to operate her business despite being issued a citation last month for keeping open her Dallas salon due to restrictions put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic. Luther's hearing occurred as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott relaxed more restrictions statewide, allowing barbershops and hair salons to reopen Friday.
Abbott said his new order should free Shelley Luther, who was booked in the Dallas County jail this weekin defiance of the governor’s restrictions meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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