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On January 14, Ian Smith, the co-owner of the Atilis Gym in New Jersey appeared on Fox News with the news anchor, Tucker Carlson, and discussed his battle with the state of New Jersey\u2019s coronavirus lockdown orders. Smith and his business partner have defied the state\u2019s lockdown orders and remained open for months. The Bellmawr establishment has been fined $15k per day, as the company does not adhere to enforcing Covid-19 protocols. On Wednesday evening the state of New Jersey allegedly took action and seized $173,613 from the gym owner\u2019s bank account.<\/strong><\/p>\n The co-owner of the Bellmawr, New Jersey (NJ) establishment Atilis Gym is extremely upset because he says his legal funds were confiscated by the state on Wednesday. Ian Smith<\/a> and his business partner, Frank Trumbetti, own and operate the gym. Since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, the establishment has refused to follow Covid-19 protocols enforced by the state.<\/p>\n For instance, Atilis Gym does not require gym patrons to wear masks inside while working out. After refusing to follow the lockdown protocols assigned by NJ Governor Philip Murphy and the State Health Commissioner, Judith Persichilli, Atilis Gym has been fined $15k per day for remaining open in this manner.<\/p>\n In July, NJ law enforcement officials barricaded the Atilis Gym entrance and arrested Smith and Trumbetti for defying court orders. A week later, Smith and Trumbetti filmed themselves breaking down the barricades the state leveraged to block the Atilis Gym\u2019s doors. Smith and his partner stress that there have been zero cases of Covid-19 traced back to the gym.<\/p>\n FREE MEN WILL NOT BE SILENCED. \u2014 Ian Smith (@iansmithfitness) January 9, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n After the $15k daily fines started to add up, the levy against the NJ establishment has climbed well over a million U.S. dollars to-date. This week, Smith tweeted that the state had upped the enforcement on Wednesday by seizing $173,613 from the gym owner\u2019s bank account.<\/p>\n Smith said<\/a>:<\/p>\n Moments ago Governor Murphy and his cronies seized 100% of the Atilis Gym legal defense money ($173,613.60) in the middle of our appeals process \u2013 effectively and intentionally interfering with our right to counsel. If you think that\u2019s gonna make us stand down, you\u2019re delusional.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/ins> <\/ins> <\/p>\n Following the tweet, a few people recommended<\/a> that the Atilis Gym owner accept cryptocurrencies like bitcoin<\/a>. Smith also appeared<\/a> on Fox News after the funds were seized, and he discussed the incident with the news anchor Tucker Carlson.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is in the middle of an appeals process and ongoing litigation in the matter of the fines and several other matters regarding the state, including a lawsuit against Governor Murphy and [the State Health Commissioner] Judith Persichilli,\u201d Smith explained to Carlson. During the episode, Tucker Carlson also mentioned the subject of cryptocurrencies<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cHow long do you think they\u2019ll allow cryptocurrencies to exist,\u201d Carlson asked the Atilis Gym owner chuckling to himself. Continuing to laugh, Carlson further said \u201cSorry, it\u2019s just a thought as they can\u2019t seize it from you\u2026\u201d Smith replied to Carlson\u2019s cryptocurrency comment and said: \u201cNo, they can\u2019t [seize crypto].\u201d<\/p>\n The Atilis Gym owner further added:<\/p>\n That\u2019s actually one of the frequent recommendations for people who want to continue to donate is to set up a cryptocurrency account.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n It\u2019s uncertain whether or not Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti will set up a cryptocurrency account in order to accept censorship-resistant donations. Whether the Atilis Gym owners do decide to accept crypto or not, the story still highlights the benefits of crypto assets like bitcoin that cannot be seized in such a manner. This is likely why digital currencies are one of the most frequent recommendations given to the New Jersey gym owners. Despite Smith\u2019s most recent claims on Twitter and Fox News, the NJ Attorney General\u2019s office disputes the money seizure.<\/p>\n \u201cThis information is not accurate,\u201d an NJAG spokesperson told the news anchor Carlson. \u201cThe State has not seized [its] bank account funds. However, the State has obtained judgments against the owners, and intends to collect on them. Whether that affects the entire balance of the gym\u2019s funds is a question to ask the bank,\u201d the NJAG spokesperson added.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nAtilis Gym Owner Claims the State of New Jersey Seized $173K from His Bank Account<\/h2>\n
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Cryptocurrencies Are One of Most Frequent Recommendations, Says New Jersey Gym Owner<\/h2>\n
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