A New Jersey judge on Wednesday dismissed racketeering charges against George E. Norcross III and his five codefendants, delivering a stunning setback to prosecutors who had accused the Democratic power broker of using threats and intimidation to obtain valuable waterfront property in Camden.

A New Jersey judge accepted George Norcross' motion to dismiss an indictment against him, though the legal battle is not over yet.

A judge has dismissed the racketeering and corruption charges against New Jersey power broker George Norcross, stemming from his efforts to acquire valuable waterfront property.

Norcross has had huge sway in South Jersey and state politics since the early 1990s and retained his power and prestige despite the indictment.

Prosecutors alleged George Norcross and his allies were guilty of extortion and more, but a judge said their actions did not violate the law.

One candidate for New Jersey governor is fiercely backing Democratic powerbroker George Norcross after a judge dismissed a racketeering case against him. Nine other candidates contacted by The Inquirer had a range of reactions,