Protest organizer charged for violating New Jersey stay-at-home orders

Published April 19, 2020 3:01pm ET



A New Jersey woman was charged for organizing a “prohibited event” against Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic.

Kim Pagan was charged Friday after organizing a protest outside of Trenton’s Statehouse demanding New Jersey reopen its economy so workers can get back to their jobs. Pagan was not arrested but instead was issued a summons. Violations of emergency orders carry a sentence of up to six months in prison and a $1,000 fine.

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