MARYLAND — A hairstylist who went viral after being filmed dragging a 15-year-old girl by her hair during a dispute over unpaid hair services has been sentenced to five years in prison, according to court proceedings tied to the case.
The incident sparked widespread public outrage after video of the assault circulated online, with prosecutors later using that same footage as key evidence during the criminal case.
Video Evidence Played Central Role in Conviction
Authorities say the assault was captured on video during an argument over payment for hair services. The footage shows the stylist forcefully pulling the teenage girl by her hair, an act prosecutors described as violent and unjustified.
The case gained national attention after the stylist posted the video herself, drawing swift condemnation and calls for accountability. Prosecutors relied heavily on the recording, which clearly documented the assault and removed any ambiguity about what occurred.
Court Finds Assault Against a Minor Warranted Prison Sentence
Following review of the evidence, the court convicted the stylist on assault-related charges, emphasizing the seriousness of committing a violent act against a minor…