Democratic Powerbroker Hit With Bombshell Racketeering Indictment
New Jersey’s once mighty Democratic powerbroker George Norcross was indicted Monday along with his brother and four other associates in a sweeping racketeering case that has once again burnished the Garden State’s reputation as a hotbed of corruption.
The 13-count indictment accused the group of using their influence over government entities to unlawfully obtain property rights on the waterfront in Camden, according to The New York Times. The group are also accused of collecting millions of dollars in government-issued tax credits.
Norcross’ brother Philip, former Camden Mayor Dana Redd, and Norcross’ lawyer William Tambussi were among those facing charges, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.