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Bribery trial for ex-Bergen County Democratic chairman Ferriero delayed

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Bribery trial for ex-Bergen County Democratic chairman Ferriero delayed

JANUARY 29, 2015, 5:50 PM    LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015, 6:44 PM
BY JOHN C. ENSSLIN
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD

The federal trial of former Bergen County Democratic Chairman Joseph A. Ferriero on kickback, bribery and racketeering charges has been delayed until Feb. 10.

Ferriero is accused of using his position and influence as party leader to extort $1.7 million from the previous developer of a Meadowlands retail/entertainment project formerly known as Xanadu.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/bribery-trial-for-ex-bergen-county-democratic-chairman-ferriero-delayed-1.1261227