6 tracked public-corruption cases in New Jersey — federal, state, and local, sourced from DOJ + FBI press releases and 230+ news outlets.
Franklin Township Police Sergeant Kevin Bollaro is charged with second-degree official misconduct for allegedly knowingly failing to perform his duties to gain a personal advantage in connection with a 2025 murder-suicide.
John Alite, a former New Jersey councilman, is charged with extortion and loan sharking. Prosecutors allege he returned to criminal activity while serving in public office.
John Alite, a current councilman in Englishtown, New Jersey, is charged with extortion and loansharking. Prosecutors allege he used threats of violence to collect debts through his corporation and that authorities recovered weapons at his residence.
Two men, including an individual serving as a local councilman, are alleged to have been involved in an extortion scheme. The investigation is ongoing.
John Alite, a former mafia hitman and New Jersey town councilman, is charged with multiple counts including theft by extortion, corporate misconduct, usury, and terroristic threats allegedly committed while serving in municipal office.
A real estate developer is charged with bribery of Newark, New Jersey city employees and conspiracy to sell law enforcement identification cards bearing Department of Homeland Security insignia.