George Norcross

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The Fall of a Political Titan: George Norcross Indicted for Racketeering

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NJ's political landscape is shaken as Democratic power broker George Norcross faces charges. Find out more!

In a dramatic turn of events, New Jersey's political scene is ablaze with the bombshell indictment of South Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross. Attorney General Matt Platkin dropped the hammer on Norcross, along with key allies, in a high-profile racketeering case. Norcross, a prominent figure in New Jersey politics despite never holding elected office, now finds himself at the center of a legal storm that threatens to upend the state's political establishment.

The indictment sheds light on a web of land deals, developers, and construction projects involving Norcross and his associates, particularly in Camden's waterfront. These revelations have sparked outrage and disbelief among residents and political leaders alike. Norcross's influence, once unassailable, now faces intense scrutiny and pushback as the details of the alleged misconduct come to light.

The ripple effect of Norcross's indictment is felt across New Jersey, signaling a seismic shift in the state's political dynamics. The old guard of Democratic power brokers is facing unprecedented turmoil, with the once-powerful figures now navigating treacherous legal waters. The era of unchecked political influence and backroom dealings appears to be waning, giving rise to a new chapter in New Jersey's political narrative.

As the dust settles from the indictment, questions loom large over the future of South Jersey's political landscape. Will Norcross's downfall lead to lasting reforms, or is this just the beginning of a larger unraveling of entrenched interests in the state? Only time will tell as New Jersey grapples with the aftermath of one of its most significant political scandals in recent memory.

George Norcross indicted (Politico)

Attorney General Matt Platkin announced a bombshell indictment against South Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross โ€” as well as key players in the ...

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Democratic NJ Power Broker George Norcross Indicted On ... (New Hope Free Press)

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin speaking at an event. File photo. George Norcross III, a powerful Democratic power broker, was charged with ...

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George Norcross indictment is the latest sign: NJ's political old guard ... (NorthJersey.com)

Stile: George E. Norcross III's indictment is the latest sign that New Jersey politics are entirely upended.

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Who is George Norcross? A look at the indicted South Jersey power ... (Press of Atlantic City)

South Jersey Democratic boss George E. Norcross III has never been elected to anything, but he's salted dozens of municipal governments with loyalists of ...

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Indictment against Norcross, allies details alleged pattern of ... (Real Estate NJ)

A series of land deals, developers and high-profile construction projects along Camden's waterfront are now in the spotlight after New Jersey's attorney general ...

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South Jersey Power Broker Norcross Charged with Racketeering (njbmagazine.com)

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) yesterday filed criminal charges against.

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Turmoil rocks New Jersey's Democratic political bosses just in time ... (ABC27)

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) โ€” Being a political boss in New Jersey ain't what it used to be. Monday's indictment on racketeering charges of Democratic power broker ...

Residents, Camden leaders react to power broker George Norcross ... (FOX 29 Philadelphia)

CAMDEN, N.J. - One day after South Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross is charged with lining his pockets in the misuse of a state program, ...

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Turmoil rocks New Jersey's Democratic political bosses just in time ... (The Associated Press)

Being a political boss in New Jersey ain't what it used to be. Monday's indictment on racketeering charges of Democratic power broker George E.

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George Norcross indictment points to changing political landscape ... (CBS Denver)

New Jersey power broker George Norcross was hit with state racketeering charges on Monday along with five others. A Stockton University professor believes ...

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Inside the 'wild' charges against Dem power broker George ... (New Jersey Monitor)

Prosecutors say Norcross conspired with allies to leverage their control of Camden County to steer redevelopment work to preferred investors.

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Indicted Democratic boss has close ties to South Jersey health system (NJ Spotlight News)

On May 15, 2012, Cooper University Hospital board chairman George Norcross III during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Cooper Cancer Institute.

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'New Jersey politics is a blood sport' and other key takeaways from ... (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Clocking in at 111-pages, Monday's mammoth indictment of South Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross is full of insider details and new insights.

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Turmoil rocks New Jersey's Democratic political bosses just in time ... (WHYY)

Norcross has long been a boogeyman of many progressive New Jersey Democrats, who saw him as enriching himself while poorer residents languished.

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