A New Jersey judge on Wednesday dismissed racketeering charges against George E. Norcross III and his five codefendants, delivering a stunning setback to prosecutors who had accused the Democratic power broker of using threats and intimidation to obtain valuable waterfront property in Camden.

A New Jersey court has dismissed all charges against Democratic power broker George Norcross and others, including a former mayor of Camden, after they were charged in a racketeering case last year.

A judge has dismissed the racketeering and corruption charges against New Jersey power broker George Norcross, stemming from his efforts to acquire valuable waterfront property.