Eight members of an Amish sect in Kentucky were arrested after they refused to pay fines for failing to affix orange safety triangles to their horse-drawn buggies. The men refused to pay the fines on grounds that their religion prohibits them from wearing bright colors. Jailed for various amounts of time (3-10 days) for misdemeanor contempt of court, the inmates were given dark-colored jumpsuits in place of the standard issue orange coveralls.
Original Article: Meet The Eight Amish Guys Jailed For Refusing To Attach Orange Safety Triangles To Their Buggies
Eight members of an Amish sect in Kentucky were arrested after they refused to pay fines for failing to affix orange safety triangles to their horse-drawn buggies. The men refused to pay the fines on grounds that their religion prohibits them from wearing bright colors. Jailed for various amounts of time (3-10 days) for misdemeanor contempt of court, the inmates were given dark-colored jumpsuits in place of the standard issue orange coveralls.
Original Article: Meet The Eight Amish Guys Jailed For Refusing To Attach Orange Safety Triangles To Their Buggies