City of Houston sues Spivey's Bar and Lounge a week after five people shot outside the establishment.
Third Ward residents unite against rising crime"You have a responsibility to make sure you protect your patrons and your neighbors and the people that are around you and if you do not, we will take whatever steps we need to take to shut you down," said Mayor Turner on Monday. "An action will be filed against Spivey's by Wednesday of this week.
During an interview with Spivey's owner and his attorney, there are plans to fight back against the lawsuit. "I can’t control what happens on the streets," said Eric Spivey, owner of Spivey’s. "I can control what happens in my establishment." Spivey, and his attorney, tell FOX 26 they plan to hold a press conference Friday to voice their opposition to the city’s lawsuits.
"We believe their anger is misplaced [for recent crime in Houston]," said attorney Jason Johnson. "It’s been directed at Spivey’s. It’s been magnified by the mayor and the City of Houston."