Fun

New Jersey Gym Claims State Seized $173K From Bank, Owner Discusses Cryptocurrency Solutions With Tucker Carlson

News Feed - 2021-01-16 08:01:18

New Jersey Gym Claims State Seized $173K From Bank, Owner Discusses Cryptocurrency Solutions With Tucker Carlson


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’s coronavirus lockdown orders. Smith and his business partner have defied the state’s 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’s bank account. Atilis Gym Owner Claims the State of New Jersey Seized $173K from His Bank Account


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 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. The co-owners of the Bellmawr, New Jersey (NJ) establishment Atilis Gym, Ian Smith (left) and Frank Trumbetti (right).


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.


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’s doors. Smith and his partner stress that there have been zero cases of Covid-19 traced back to the gym. FREE MEN WILL NOT BE SILENCED.

FREE MEN WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED.

FREE MEN WILL NOT BE OPPRESSED.


— Ian Smith (@iansmithfitness) January 9, 2021



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’s bank account.


Smith said: 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 – effectively and intentionally interfering with our right to counsel. If you think that’s gonna make us stand down, you’re delusional. Cryptocurrencies Are One of Most Frequent Recommendations, Says New Jersey Gym Owner


Following the tweet, a few people recommended that the Atilis Gym owner accept cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Smith also appeared on Fox News after the funds were seized, and he discussed the incident with the news anchor Tucker Carlson.



“This 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,” Smith explained to Carlson. During the episode, Tucker Carlson also mentioned the subject of cryptocurrencies.


“How long do you think they’ll allow cryptocurrencies to exist,” Carlson asked the Atilis Gym owner chuckling to himself. Continuing to laugh, Carlson further said “Sorry, it’s just a thought as they can’t seize it from you…” Smith replied to Carlson’s cryptocurrency comment and said: “No, they can’t [seize crypto].”


The Atilis Gym owner further added: That’s actually one of the frequent recommendations for people who want to continue to donate is to set up a cryptocurrency account.


It’s 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’s most recent claims on Twitter and Fox News, the NJ Attorney General’s office disputes the money seizure.


“This information is not accurate,” an NJAG spokesperson told the news anchor Carlson. “The 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’s funds is a question to ask the bank,” the NJAG spokesperson added.



What do you think about the Atilis Gym owner’s problems with the state? Do you think they should accept cryptocurrencies like bitcoin? Let us know in the comments section below. CEO Sentenced to 18-Month Jail Term for Accepting Bitcoin Bribes to List a Cryptocurrency NEWS | 10 hours ago Bitcoin Price Spike Targets the $40K Handle, Crypto Economy Recaptures $1 Trillion Market Cap NEWS | 1 day ago Tags in this story Atilis Gym, Bitcoin, Bitcoin (BTC), BTC, Censorship Resistant, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Account, Fox News, Frank Trumbetti, Gym Owner, Ian Smith, Judith Persichilli, Lockdown Protocols, Lockdowns, New Jersey, NJ, NJ Governor, Philip Murphy, Tucker Carlson


Image Credits: Shutterstock, Pixabay, Wiki Commons, Fox News, Twitter, Atilis Gym, Use Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash to play online casino games here. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a direct offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or a recommendation or endorsement of any products, services, or companies. Bitcoin.com does not provide investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Neither the company nor the author is responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods or services mentioned in this article. Read disclaimerShow comments

News Feed

‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Jordan Belfort Expects Bitcoin and Ethereum to Be ‘Substantially Higher’ Despite FTX Collapse
"Wolf of Wall Street" Jordan Belfort Expects Bitcoin and Ethereum to Be "Substantially Higher" Despite FTX Collapse Jordan Belfort, aka the Wolf of Wall Street, expects bitcoin and
Uniswap price tanks 10% as team vows to fight SEC threat
Jesse Coghlan7 hours agoUniswap price tanks 10% as team vows to fight SEC threatUniswap Labs said its “ready to fight” after disclosing it received a notice of possible enforcement action from the SEC.3760 Total view
William Suberg6 hours agoNew BTC price levels to watch as Bitcoin avoids $36KBTC price liquidity is on the move as analysts say the Bitcoin “gameboard is changing” — another squeeze may result.4971 Total views7 To
This Analyst Correctly Called The XRP Price Crash, Here Are The Next Targets
Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and pu
Binance Announces New Payments Partner Amid Fiat Deposit and Withdrawal Suspension in Brazil
Binance Announces New Payments Partner Amid Fiat Deposit and Withdrawal Suspension in Brazil Binance has chosen a new payments partner amid the suspension of direct fiat deposits a
Study: Samsung Named Most Active Investor in Crypto and Blockchain Startups
Study: Samsung Named Most Active Investor in Crypto and Blockchain Startups Between September 2021 and mid-June 2022, Samsung invested in 13 crypto/blockchain companies thus making
Must-See Crypto Charts: Analyst Reveals What You Can’t Afford To Miss
Este artículo también está disponible en español. In a market breakdown shared on X, independent trader and Zero Complexity Trading founder Koroush Khaneghah points to a
William Suberg11 hours agoBitcoin gets $28K ‘plunge protection’ with BTC price due new volatilityBitcoin traders are predicting flash BTC price moves despite almost unanimous market predictions as to what the Fed wil
Crypto E-Commerce – Shopping․io Introduces $SHOP Back
Crypto E-Commerce - Shopping․io Introduces $SHOP Back press release PRESS RELEASE.Crypto E-commerce giant, Shopping.io is streamlining its operations.On September 9th 2022, Shoppi
Brazilian Federal Police Launch Nationwide Operation Against Crypto-Related Money Laundering
Brazilian Federal Police Launch Nationwide Operation Against Crypto-Related Money Laundering The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Compliance, a probe
Nansen’s Bitcoin On-Chain Analytics Reveal 42% Increase In BTC Transactions
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Blockchain analytics platform Nansen announced the launch of its Bitcoin (BTC) on-chain analytics to bring real-time, de
ECB Calls for Urgent Regulation of Stablecoins and Defi, Won’t Rule Out Bitcoin Mining Ban
ECB Calls for Urgent Regulation of Stablecoins and Defi, Won’t Rule Out Bitcoin Mining Ban A new report by the European Central Bank (ECB), presented as a “deep dive into