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NJ Mafia Takedown: 8 Associated with Lucchese Crime Family Convicted in Massive Racketeering Scheme

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Lucchese Mob Gambling Ring Dismantled: 8 Plead Guilty in Massive $4.8M New Jersey Scheme

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Prospect Park ,NJ— The modern face of organized crime just took a massive hit in New Jersey. State officials announced a major breakthrough in a multi-year investigation targeting the Lucchese crime family, resulting in guilty pleas from eight high-level members, associates, and connected corporations involved in a sprawling $4.79 million illegal gambling and money laundering enterprise.

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NJ Councilman Arrested: Inside the Extortion & Illegal Loan Scheme Takedown

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NJ Councilman & Associate Arrested in Massive Organized Crime Loan-Sharking Takedown

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Englishtown NJ, An explosive organized crime investigation in New Jersey has culminated in the arrest of two men—including a sitting local politician. Englishtown Councilman and Podcasters ,Ex-Gambino mobster

John Alite and Bridgewater resident Stephen Locrotondo are facing severe criminal charges following an intensive probe into an alleged illegal loan-sharking and extortion scheme.

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NJ & NY Attorneys General Launch Joint Investigation into Massive World Cup Ticket Scheme

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The World Cup Ticket “Bait-and-Switch”? Why NJ and NY Just Subpoenaed FIFA

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East Rutherford NJ, Buying a ticket to the world’s biggest sporting event has allegedly turned into a multi-tiered consumer nightmare. Following widespread reports of astronomical price spikes and sudden, confusing seat reassignments, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and New York Attorney General Letitia James have launched a joint federal-level investigation into FIFA’s 2026 World Cup ticketing practices.

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NJ Attorney General Shuts Down Fort Lee Physician Authorizing Cannabis for Kids as Young as 6

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New Jersey Physician’s License Suspended Over “Meaningless” Medical Marijuana Exams for Children

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Fort Lee NJ, New Jersey authorities have taken decisive action against a Bergen County physician accused of running what officials describe as an “indiscriminate” medical marijuana pipeline. On Wednesday, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced the temporary suspension of Dr. Alfred D. Kulik’s medical license after a harrowing investigation revealed a total disregard for safety protocols—particularly involving young children.

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From NJ Transit to Dubai: The $1.3M Cellphone Scam That Funded a Manager’s Luxury Life

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Luxury Vacations Fueled by Fraud: Former NJ Transit Manager Pleads Guilty in $1.3M Cellphone Scheme

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TRENTON, NJ – A high-ranking NJ Transit official who traded public trust for a “jet-set” lifestyle of overseas vacations and luxury travel has officially pleaded guilty to a massive, years-long theft ring.

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Ethics Complaint Filed Against NJ Governor Over “Report ICE” Portal

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Ethics Complaint Filed Against Gov. Sherrill Over Controversial “Report ICE” Portal

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Trenton NJ, A significant legal and political firestorm is brewing in New Jersey. Governor Mikie Sherrill is facing a formal ethics complaint, with critics alleging that her administration’s initiative to track federal immigration enforcement agents crosses the line from political posturing into potential obstruction of justice.

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Did GoFundMe Trick You? AG Davenport Demands Answers Over 1.4 Million Plagiarized Charity Pages and Hidden 16.5% Fees

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Is Your Donation Actually Reaching Charity? AG Davenport Drags GoFundMe Over 1.4 Million “Plagiarized” Pages

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TRENTON, NJ – In a massive blow to the world’s most famous crowdfunding platform, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a powerhouse coalition of 21 states have launched a high-stakes demand for transparency. The allegation? That GoFundMe created 1.4 million unauthorized, “plagiarized” charity pages and used sneaky default “tips” to pad its own pockets.

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