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In reply to the discussion: Black man blocked from entering NJ gym where hes a paid member and even the cops are confused [View all]ExciteBike66
(2,700 posts)1.) The men's criminal attorney stated they were asked to leave by the manager.
2.) The police talked to the men for 6-7 minutes on one of the videos, they certainly asked them men questions. Once the men refused to leave, the police had probable cause for trespass.
3.) The manager may or may not have told the men she called the police. However, she certainly did ask them to leave, as per their own lawyer.
4.) Kudos to the manager for not wanting the guys arrested. That means crap-all in terms of the police response.
5.) You are right that a public accommodation is not like a house. However, it is settled law that the property manager can ask people to leave and if those people do not leave then it is a trespass. The difference is that if the manager targets them because of race, the manager and business are opened up to a lawsuit.