organized crime

New Jersey charges 11 in mob loansharking scheme
New Jersey charges 11 in mob loansharking scheme
New Jersey charges 11 in mob loansharking scheme
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Members and associates of one of New York's legendary crime families used check cashing businesses and a Newark restaurant to run a racketeering enterprise that reaped millions of dollars through loansharking and money laundering, New Jersey officials said Tuesday as they announced charges against 11 people.