{"id":2570993,"date":"2026-02-18T09:35:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-jersey-ag-will-not-challenge-george-norcross-indictment-ruling\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T09:37:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:37:18","slug":"new-jersey-ag-will-not-challenge-george-norcross-indictment-ruling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-jersey-ag-will-not-challenge-george-norcross-indictment-ruling\/","title":{"rendered":"New Jersey AG will not challenge George Norcross indictment ruling"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-jersey-ag-will-not-challenge-george-norcross-indictment-ruling%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2570993&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that the state will not appeal the appellate court\u2019s dismissal of the 2024 racketeering and corruption indictment against George Norcross, a powerful Democratic figure in South Jersey, and several associates. The indictment, brought by then-AG Matt Platkin, charged Norcross and five others wiht schemes tied to Camden waterfront advancement and tax credits. An appellate court in January upheld that the charges were either untimely or failed to state a proper offense, leading Davenport\u2019s office to say there is no value in seeking further review and that prosecutorial resources will be directed elsewhere. Norcross\u2019s spokesman criticized Platkin, arguing the case lacked merit and accusing others of using \u201clawfare.\u201d The piece notes Norcross\u2019s long-standing influence in Camden County and references a separate Murphy-era comptroller investigation into his insurance group, Conner Strong &#038; Buckelew, which denied any wrongdoing.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">New Jersey AG will not challenge George Norcross indictment ruling<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2508470\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mikie-sherrill\/\">Mikie Sherrill<\/a>&lsquo;s (D-NJ) newly tapped <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/attorneys-general\/\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-ag-barr-authorizes-federal-prosecutors-to-pursue-substantial-allegations-of-voting-irregularities-before-2020-election-is-certified\/\" title=\"BREAKING: AG Barr Authorizes Federal Prosecutors to Pursue &quot;Substantial ...&quot; of Voting Irregularities Before 2020 Election is Certified\">attorney general<\/a><\/a> announced the state would not appeal an appellate court&rsquo;s dismissal of the indictment against South Jersey <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic\/\">Democratic<\/a> power broker George Norcross.<\/p>\n<p>New Jersey Attorney General <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3918575\/new-jersey-sherrill-attorney-general-davenport\/\">Jennifer Davenport<\/a> will not pursue the prosecution against Norcross, signaling a significant departure from the priorities of her predecessor, Matt Platkin, the attorney general under former Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ). Platkin&rsquo;s office handed out the racketeering and corruption indictment against Norcross and five of his associates in June 2024.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/investigations\/4458485\/liberals-join-soros-bankrolling-dc-jury-nullification\/\">Mainstream liberals join Soros in bankrolling group backing DC jury nullification effort<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4459824\/transgender-suspect-rhode-island-mass-shooting-threatened-go-berserk\/\">Transgender suspect in Rhode Island mass shooting threatened to &#8216;go BERSERK&#8217; if people &#8216;keep bashing us&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/investigations\/4459552\/state-investigators-legal-avenues-accuse-fbi-withholding-evidence\/\">Minnesota investigators examining &lsquo;all legal avenues&rsquo; after accusing FBI of withholding evidence in Pretti case<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Our office has decided not to seek review from the New Jersey Supreme Court in<em>&nbsp;<\/em>State v. Norcross,&rdquo; a spokesperson for Davenport&rsquo;s office said in a statement. <\/p>\n<p>The decision from Davenport&rsquo;s office comes weeks after a state appellate court upheld a February 2025 decision dismissing Platkin&rsquo;s indictment against Norcross.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In light of the Appellate Division&rsquo;s decision, we have concluded that our prosecutorial resources would be best spent on other matters,&rdquo; the Davenport spokesperson said.<\/p>\n<p>Dan Fee, spokesman for George Norcross, told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> that they &ldquo;always knew that Matt Platkin brought this case for reasons other than its legal merits.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Now multiple judges and Platkin&rsquo;s successor as AG agree the allegations simply weren&rsquo;t true,&rdquo; Fee said. &ldquo;The question is whether Platkin&rsquo;s supporters who cheered him on will take a serious look at what he did and whether other authorities will do the same. We will certainly be making the case that he and anyone else who used lawfare against George should be held to account, no differently than [United States Attorney General] Pam Bondi and her DOJ should,&rdquo; Fee continued.<\/p>\n<p>Norcross was indicted in June 2024 on 13 counts of racketeering and corruption, along with the five other named defendants in the case: his brother, Philip Norcross; former Camden mayor Dana Redd; lawyer William Tambussi; real estate developer John O&rsquo;Donnell; and businessman Sidney Brown.<\/p>\n<p>The indictment focused on the group&rsquo;s business and property dealings in Camden, alleging they &ldquo;would extort others through threats and fear of economic and reputational harm and commit other criminal offenses&rdquo; to achieve their goals. Platkin alleged in the indictment that the defendants sought to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nj-comptroller-publishes-report-on-norcross-insurance-group\/\" title=\"NJ comptroller publishes report on Norcross ...\">illegally obtain property rights<\/a> on the Camden waterfront and collect millions in tax credits.<\/p>\n<p>In the January appellate court 92-page <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.njcourts.gov\/system\/files\/court-opinions\/2026\/a1833-24.pdf\">decision<\/a>, a three-panel judge upheld that the charges against the six defendants were either untimely or failed to state a proper criminal offense. Judge Peter Warshaw&nbsp;initially dismissed&nbsp;the charges against Norcross and the codefendants in February 2025.<\/p>\n<p>In their Tuesday <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/newjerseyglobe.com\/judiciary\/attorney-generals-office-wont-appeal-norcross-dismissal-to-n-j-supreme-court\/\">statement<\/a>, Davenport&rsquo;s office said they &ldquo;will never shy away from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/feds-investigating-bullion-bob-menendez-over-mysterious-gold-bars-report\/\" title=\"Feds probe &#039;Bullion Bob&#039; Menendez for enigmatic gold bars: Report.\">holding public officials accountable<\/a> when they betray the public&rsquo;s trust and behave unlawfully.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our office remains committed to prioritizing public corruption prosecutions in this time of deepening mistrust in government,&rdquo; Davenport&rsquo;s office said. &ldquo;Wrongdoing by public officials undermines faith in our institutions, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dershowitz-judge-noreika-showed-courage-in-decision-to-nix-hunter-biden-plea-deal\/\" title=\"Dershowitz praises Judge Noreika for rejecting Hunter Biden plea deal.\">public rightfully demands<\/a> and deserves that officials perform their duties with integrity and in accordance with the law.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Norcross has been under public scrutiny for decades as a powerful philanthropist in Camden County who wields Democratic influence across South Jersey.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/infrastructure\/4445285\/new-jersey-and-new-york-sue-trump-administration-over-frozen-gateway-tunnel-funding\/\">NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK SUE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER FROZEN GATEWAY TUNNEL FUNDING<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Norcross&rsquo;s insurance group, Conner Strong &amp; Buckelew, and an affiliate <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">were also targeted by a Murphy-era state&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/investigations\/3800661\/new-jersey-acting-comptroller-investigation-report-george-norcross-insurance-group\/\">comptroller investigation<\/a>&nbsp;that alleged the companies violated conflict-of-intere<\/span>st rules and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >public contracting laws related<\/a> to municipal and&nbsp;school&nbsp;board&nbsp;health insurance&nbsp;funds.<\/p>\n<p>Conner Strong &amp; Buckelew denied the allegations and called the report &ldquo;riddled with lies, falsehoods, and blatant inaccuracies.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NJ AG declines to pursue Norcross indictment appeal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3976,"featured_media":2570994,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AP24169662151323-Norcross.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[15074,51639,71095,5894],"class_list":["post-2570993","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-indictment","tag-law-2","tag-new-jersey-2","tag-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AP24169662151323-Norcross.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2570993","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3976"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2570993"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2570993\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2570997,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2570993\/revisions\/2570997"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2570994"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2570993"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2570993"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2570993"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}