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Owners Of Bellmawr, N.J. Gym That Defied Shutdown Order Arrested

NEW JERSEY (CBSNewYork) - The owners of a South Jersey gym that reopened in May and refused to close under a state order are facing charges for continuing to operate.

The owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr received three violations and had been ordered to shut down by the health department.

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A judge issued a contempt order Friday against Frank Trumbetti, 51, and Ian Smith, 33, after they refused to close the gym.

Both owners were arrested and released on Monday.

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