Elizabeth landlord to face criminal charges in tenant abuse case
Prosecutors said 78-year-old Joseph Centanni coerced tenants into sex acts in exchange for rent.
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Jul 2, 2025, 10:33 AM
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Updated 21 days ago
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7h agoAn appeals court has brought back 30 criminal charges against a former landlord in Elizabeth.
Prosecutors said 78-year-old Joseph Centanni coerced tenants into sex acts in exchange for rent.
They said he targeted people who were struggling financially.
Centanni had previously agreed to civil penalties and was ordered to pay $4.5 million.
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