George Norcross, who for decades had been a Democratic political kingmaker in New Jersey, was charged with racketeering in an indictment unsealed Monday. Published reports indicate Norcross’s brother, Phillip Norcross, and four other defendants also were charged in the 13-count indictment, which was filed by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
Platkin accused the brothers and other defendants of using their political influence to tailor economic redevelopment along the waterfront of Camden, New Jersey to suit their financial interests, extorting and pressuring others to obtain property rights and tax incentive credits linked to the development efforts.