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