Prosecutor: We're going after Young Republicans for COVID violations

New York Young Republicans who hoped to keep the location of their annual fundraiser a secret have been outed by Jersey City's chief prosecutor, who said he will bring charges for violating Gov. Phil Murphy's coronavirus executive orders.

Mid-day Friday, city officials said the restaurant holding the event has been shut down as well.

Update, 2 p.m.: Gov. Phil Murphy has since called Rep. Matt Gaetz "Matt Putz" for his participation in the event described below, and New York You Republican Club leadership says it followed all laws at the event.

The fundraiser, held Thursday night, was originally scheduled for the Caldwell Factory in the Chelsea section of Manhattan according to the New York Times. After more 65 people indicated on the group's Facebook page they would attend the fundraiser, the event was moved to a new location.

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