Real-life Sopranos: NJ’s International Conspiracy
A 10-year federal probe uncovered an international conspiracy involving money laundering, corruption of local and state governments and synagogues in New Jersey. Three mayors ended the day in handcuffs; five rabbis are accused of funneling $3 million through religious non-profit organizations, and 44 people are heading to court. Is this just business as usual in the Garden State? Joining The Takeaway is Bob Ingle: he’s the Trenton bureau chief for Gannet news service and co-author of the book, “The Soprano State: New Jersey’s Culture of Corruption.”
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