Norcross III, Powerful Democratic Kingmaker, Charged
Former Insurance Executive Faces Conspiracy and Fraud Charges
Norcross III, a prominent businessman and political figure in New Jersey, has been indicted on a series of charges including conspiracy and fraud. The indictment alleges that Norcross III and five others engaged in a scheme to defraud the state of New Jersey by using a non-profit organization to funnel money to political campaigns.
Norcross III, the son of former New Jersey State Senator George Norcross Jr., has long been a major player in state politics. He is known for his ability to raise funds and deliver votes for Democratic candidates. Norcross III's indictment is the latest in a series of high-profile corruption cases to hit New Jersey in recent years.
The indictment alleges that Norcross III and the other defendants used a non-profit organization called the "Norcross Foundation" to funnel money to political campaigns. The foundation was allegedly used to avoid campaign finance limits and to hide the source of the donations.
Norcross III and the other defendants have all pleaded not guilty to the charges. The trial is scheduled to begin in January 2024.
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