Lawyers for Norcross and company to seek dismissal of racketeering charges
Lawyers representing George Norcross’ enterprise will argue in January why the criminal charges against their clients should be dropped.
Defense attorney Michael Critchley, who is representing George E. Norcross III, will lead arguments seeking to dismisss criminal charges against his client and other members of the Norcross Enterprise. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY0
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Attorneys representing South Jersey power broker George Norcross III and his co-defendants will argue that the racketeering charges against them be dismissed. They will make their case at the next court date, scheduled for Jan. 22, 2025.
On Tuesday, the lawyers met with Judge Peter Warshaw at the Mercer County Criminal Courthouse in Trenton to discuss their plans and other lingering issues regarding evidence.
The defendants — George Norcross, his brother Philip Norcross, former Camden Mayor Dana Redd, logistics magnate Sidney Brown, William Tambussi and John O’Donnell — waved their appearance in court for the status conference. They have pleaded not guilty to allegedly scheming to take control of properties along the Camden waterfront and manipulating a state tax credit program for George Norcross’ benefit.
Michael Critchley, who is representing George Norcross, will be leading the argument to dismiss the charges. He will file his motion on Sept. 24. Lawyers for the remaining defendants will file supplemental arguments by Oct. 1.
Both the state and defense will respond to each other through briefs. The state will issue their response by Thanksgiving week, the defense will respond by Dec. 20.
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Warshaw scheduled Tuesday’s status conference for an update on the discovery process.
During the arraignment in July, both parties agreed to a protective order sought by prosecutors to keep evidence private as they shared materials with defense attorneys. The order expired on Monday, but the parties agreed to continue abiding by it for now.
Evidence obtained by federal law enforcement should be released to the defendants “within the next several days,” according to prosecutors.
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