Organized Crime Sports Betting Ring Busted in NJ

On November 14th, authorities charged 14 individuals in a sports betting ring linked to the Lucchese crime family in North Jersey. The alleged ringleader, Joseph Little Joe Perna, and his son, Joseph R. Perna, were among those charged. The operation, based in Essex and Bergen counties, involved student-athletes and is accused of racketeering, conspiracy, gambling offenses, and money laundering. The investigation continues, with more details expected to surface. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.