NJ Power Broker George Norcross Indicted for Racketeering and Extortion in 13-Count Indictment Amid $1.1 Billion Tax Incentive Scandal

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has indicted six individuals, including powerful Democratic figure George Norcross III, on charges of racketeering, extortion, and other crimes related to a long-running corruption scandal. The indictment alleges that the 'Norcross enterprise' manipulated government programs and processes to benefit financially from the redevelopment of the Camden waterfront, causing significant harm to individuals, businesses, and the community. The charges include obtaining property rights through coercion and extortion, and collecting millions in state-backed tax credits. Norcross, who has wielded considerable political influence without holding elected office, and his associates are accused of leveraging their power to tailor legislation and pressure rivals. This indictment marks a significant blow to New Jersey's political machine and follows other recent political scandals in the state.