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Reflecting on the legal wrangle, McCann criticized the approach taken against Smith and Trumbetti. “When you look at this, it didn’t make a lot of sense at the time,” he remarked. “It kind of looked like they were throwing everything they could at these guys.”
Celebrating the legal clearance, Smith took to social media platform X, marking the anniversary of the day they decided to reopen Atilis Gym, in defiance of what he deemed an unconstitutional directive to shut down small businesses in New Jersey. His post read:
“4 years ago today, we reopened Atilis Gym in direct violation of an unconstitutional order by Governor Philip Murphy to close small businesses in New Jersey,” Smith wrote.
“The support we received locally, nationally, and internationally for our stand is something I will be forever grateful for. With that being said, I am thrilled to announce that we have achieved a major victory in the long, hard fight against the State,” the post continued.
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“ALL OF THE 80+ municipal citations of violations of a governor’s order, public nuisance, disturbing the peace, and operating without a license against us have been dropped by the courts WITH prejudice. This means the State has NO ability to revisit or refile these charges.”
In his social media declaration, Smith also expressed his determination to further challenge the actions of the state administration. He concluded his statement with a strong vow: “I am now more committed than ever to push back and bring justice to the treasonous actions of Phil Murphy and his lackies.”
This case not only underscores the ongoing debates over government authority and individual freedoms but also sets a noteworthy precedent for how such conflicts might be resolved in the face of public health emergencies. As Smith and Trumbetti move forward from their legal victories, the impact of their case continues to resonate with small business owners across the nation, symbolizing a fight for autonomy and rights in unprecedented times.
