New Jersey Democratic kingmaker George Norcross indicted on racketeering charges
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New Jersey Democratic kingmaker George Norcross indicted on racketeering charges

George Norcross, who for decades had been a Democratic political kingmaker in New Jersey, was charged with racketeering in an indictment unsealed Monday. Norcross’s brother, Phillip Norcross, and four other defendants also were charged in the 13-count, 111-page indictment filed by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin. Platkin accused George Norcross of leading a “criminal enterprise” in South Jersey that used political influence to tailor economic...