All charges dismissed against Owosso barber who reopened shop during coronavirus pandemic 77-year-old Karl Manke was accused of defying Gov. Whitmer’s executive orders in May
OWOSSO, Mich. – Charges have been dropped against a Michigan barber who defied Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive orders at the time and reopened his shop during the coronavirus pandemic .
Barbershops and salons were closed until June 15 when they were allowed to reopen. However, 77-year-old Karl Manke reopened his shop in Owosso in early May .
Attorneys said the state Supreme Court’s decision on Whitmer’s emergency powers led prosecutors to drop the case.
State regulations are still trying to revoke Manke’s license.
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