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Posted on Fri, Aug. 22, 2008

Judge jails woman for wearing short shorts

Greg Kocher | Lexington Herald-Leader

last updated: August 22, 2008 07:42:01 AM

LANCASTER — A woman was ordered to serve three days in jail after a judge found her in contempt of court for inappropriate dress.

Kirstie Arnold, 28, of Lancaster, was sent to the Boyle County Jail after wearing short shorts during a court appearance Monday before Garrard District Judge Janet Booth.

Booth had warned Arnold about her clothes in two previous court appearances, and in the last appearance had fined Arnold $50 for her attire.

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