Dang, Maryland isn't messing around with the COVID lockdown rules!
A Maryland man who defied the state’s coronavirus emergency order and hosted dozens of guests at house parties in March has been sentenced to a year in jail, authorities said.
Shawn Marshall Myers, 42, on Friday was convicted on two counts of failure to comply with an emergency order, the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office said.
Myers was caught throwing multiple parties in March after Gov. Larry Hogan issued orders against gatherings of more than 10 people to help fight the spread of COVID-19.
Deputies first responded to a complaint of a large gathering at Myers’ home in Hughesville on March 22.
Prosecutors said Myers had about 50 people at his home. Myers eventually agreed to break up the crowd after arguing with deputies who advised him about the governor’s order.
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