UPDATE: Maldjian’s attorney says there was no corona party and his client will plead not guilty. Read the statement here.

John P. Maldjian, photo via facebook

John P. Maldjian, 54, of 147 Black Point Road in Rumson, has been charged with reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, and two separate charges related to violating the emergency orders, according to a report at NewJerseyGlobe.The charges stem from the corona party Maldijian held at his home on Saturday evening, April 4.

Maldjian was also charged with violating two borough ordinances.

According to a press release by Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, at approximately 8:19 p.m., the police were dispatched to a report of a large party with a band.

When they arrived, they discovered the homeowner, John Maldjian, together with another man, playing acoustic guitars on the front porch of the home. There were approximately 30 people, between the ages of 40 and 50, gathered on Maldjian’s front lawn and the adjoining street watching the performance. Some had lawn chairs and alcoholic beverages.

Despite the fact that police were on scene with flashing lights attempting to disperse the crowd, the band continued playing.

It was not until a Rumson officer directly approached Maldjian that he stopped singing and playing. Maldjian then told his Facebook Live audience (he was streaming his performance) that he had to stop playing. The crowd became unruly when told to disperse and some shouted curses at the police and “Welcome to Nazi Germany.”

Charges are pending against those in attendance at the party.

Maldjian is an intellectual property attorney with an office at 106 Apple St. in Tinton Falls. He moonlights as a cover singer who has performed at Victory Park Tavern in Rumson, Spring Lake Manor,The Marina at Oceanport, and the Asbury Hotel.