The drama began in July when police responded to a call from Seaside Beach, New Jersey beach goers who complained that they were being bothered by the wannabe television star.

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Barchi received a vote of confidence from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who declared that hiring Hermann was "not my call" and that he was "confident in President Barchi's judgment" on his weekly radio show.

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