Federal judge orders release of woman who was jailed for civil contempt with LA Fitness

Mental health professionals visited the Orange County federal courthouse on Wednesday to meet with Leah Alspaugh, who has been incarcerated for six weeks.

The order authorizing Leah Alspaugh’s release. (U.S. District Court)

A woman who has been jailed for six weeks on a federal civil contempt warrant for a years-long dispute with LA Fitness will be released on Friday to the care of mental health professionals.

U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ordered Leah Alspaugh’s release Wednesday night after mental h…