New Jersey council member, who previously admitted to several murders, arrested for extortion

TL;DR

John Alite, a councilman in Englishtown, NJ, was arrested for extortion, corporate misconduct, and other charges.
Alite is a former mob enforcer who previously admitted to committing 15 murders.
Prosecutors allege Alite made illegal loans and threatened debtors with violence.
He used his business, Straightened-Out Entertainment, Inc., to promote the alleged scheme.
Alite served over 14 years in prison before repudiating his mob ties and entering public service.
He was appointed to the council in May 2025, stating a desire to help the community after his daughter's death.

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