Accused of fraudulently collecting millions in government-issued tax credits
Controlling and influencing government officials
George Norcross indicted on racketeering and fraud charges in New Jersey Waterfront Scandal
Involved in unlawful obtaining of property and property rights on Camden, NJ waterfront
New Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross was charged with racketeering and other crimes on June 17, 2024, along with five other defendants. The group is accused of unlawfully obtaining property and property rights on the waterfront in Camden, New Jersey, fraudulently collecting millions of dollars in government-issued tax credits, and controlling and influencing government officials.
The charges against Norcross stem from his involvement in the redevelopment of the Camden waterfront. The investigation into his activities has been ongoing for over a year under New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin.
At a news conference on Monday, Norcross appeared dressed in a suit and loafers without socks and called Platkin a 'coward' and a 'politician masquerading as an attorney general.'
The indictment also names Norcross' brother Philip A. Norcross, the chief executive of a Camden-based law firm, former Camden Mayor Dana L. Redd, William Tambussi, a lawyer who has represented the city of Camden, and Sidney Brown, the CFO of trucking company NFI.
The charges against Norcross come as he faces scrutiny over his role in state-backed tax credits and allegations of political influence. The investigation into his activities is ongoing.
George Norcross led a criminal enterprise whose members agreed to commit criminal offenses to achieve the enterprise’s goals.
, George Norcross, a prominent Democrat power broker in New Jersey, is facing racketeering and other charges.
Members and associates of the Norcross Enterprise conspired to extort others for properties and property rights on the Camden, New Jersey waterfront.
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The article contains inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. It also presents a dichotomous depiction of George Norcross.
. . . prominent Democrat power broker is facing racketeering and other charges in New Jersey, the state's attorney general revealed Monday.
Norcross never held elected office himself but nevertheless wielded massive power in New Jersey politics. He was also a key member of the state's Democratic National Committee.
Prominent Democrat power broker George Norcross is facing racketeering and other charges in New Jersey, the state's attorney general revealed Monday.
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin charged Democratic power broker George Norcross with racketeering and other crimes on Monday.
George Norcross allegedly threatened a developer who would not relinquish his rights to waterfront property and used political influence to orchestrate tax incentives for organizations he controlled.
All six defendants are charged with first-degree racketeering, financial crimes, misconduct by corporate officials, and conspiracy.
George Norcross, a once-powerful Democratic kingmaker in New Jersey, was charged with racketeering along with five other defendants on June 17, 2024.
The group is accused of unlawfully obtaining property and property rights on the waterfront in Camden, N.J., fraudulently collecting millions of dollars in government-issued tax credits, and controlling and influencing government officials.
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has been investigating George Norcross for over a year in connection with the redevelopment of the Camden waterfront.
George Norcross appeared at a news conference held by Matthew J. Platkin on Monday, June 17, 2024, dressed in a suit and loafers without socks. He called the attorney general a ‘coward’ and a ‘politician masquerading as an attorney general.’
George Norcross, a influential Democratic power broker in New Jersey, has been charged with racketeering and other charges in connection with government issued tax credits.
The indictment accuses George Norcross of leading a criminal enterprise whose members agreed to commit criminal offenses to achieve the enterprise’s goals.
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The author uses emotional manipulation by quoting Platkin calling Norcross a 'coward' and Norcross threatening a developer. The article also engages in selective reporting by only mentioning the indictment of George Norcross and his brothers, while omitting any mention of potential wrongdoing on the part of other individuals or entities involved in the development projects.
Platkin accused George Norcross of leading a ‘criminal enterprise’ in South Jersey that used political influence to tailor economic redevelopment along the waterfront of Camden, New Jersey to suit the defendants’ financial interests, extorting and pressuring others to obtain property rights and tax incentive credits linked to the development efforts.
In a recorded phone call, [Norcross] later admitted to threatening the developer: ‘I said, ‘this is unacceptable. If you do this, it will have enormous consequences.’ [The developer] said, ‘Are you threatening me?’ I said, ‘Absolutely.’'
The article only mentions the indictment of George Norcross and his brothers, while omitting any mention of potential wrongdoing on the part of other individuals or entities involved in the development projects.
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The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by quoting New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin being called a 'coward' by George Norcross. This is an example of an Ad Hominem fallacy.
"George Norcross calls New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin a "coward."
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The author uses language that depicts the defendants as criminals and a criminal enterprise without providing any evidence other than the indictment. The author also quotes the attorney general making similar statements.
"On full display in this indictment is how a group of unelected, private businessmen used their power and influence to get government to aid their criminal enterprise and further its interests."
"That stops today.'
"The alleged conduct of the Norcross Enterprise has caused great harm to individuals, businesses, non-profits, the people of the State of New Jersey, and especially the City of Camden and its residents."
