Bridgegate

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie answers questions after voting at Brookside Engine Company 1 firehouse Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in Mendham Township, N.J.
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Ex-Chris Christie Aides Found Guilty in Bridgegate Trial

A jury today found Bridget Kelly and Bill Baroni, two former aides to Gov. Chris Christie, guilty of conspiring to close bridge lanes as a […]

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(UPDATE) Former Christie Ally Pleads Guilty in Bridgegate

[Update 4:15 p.m.] Christie responds. The Asbury Park Press: “Today’s charges make clear that what I’ve said from day one is true,” Christie said, via […]

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Former Christie Ally Expected to Plea in Bridgegate Controversy

David Wildstein, a former ally of N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, is expected to plead to charges related to the “Bridgegate” scandal, according to reports. Bloomberg […]

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NYT: Bridgegate Indictments Near

After more than a year of investigation, federal prosecutors in New Jersey are ready to bring indictments in the “Bridgegate” scandal, the New York Times […]

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Panel: Christie Not Involved in Bridgegate Closures

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was not involved in the “Bridgegate” lane closures meant to punish a Democratic mayor who didn’t endorse his candidacy for […]

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Chris Christie, Complaining of Leaks, Says “Bridgegate” Investigation Should End

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday it was time for a state legislative committee to end its investigation into the so-called “Bridgegate” controversy, saying […]

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Chris Christie Somehow Involved in Second Bridge Scandal

Chris Christie is being investigated in a second bridge scandal, according to a report from the New York Times. The investigation — which the Times sourced […]

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With Federal Charges Looming, Christie Visits New Hampshire

Chris Christie’s threading a very difficult needle: He’s mounting what looks like the early stages of a presidential campaign even as federal charges loom against […]

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Chris Christie to Donors: “You’ll Get Over” Bridge Scandal

One gets the sense that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie believes Bridgegate is somebody else’s problem — because it certainly ain’t his. Case in point: Christie […]

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Christie Aide Denies Role in Bridgegate Closure

[Update 1:30 pm] The Inquirer reports: Gov. Christie’s chief of staff testified today before the legislative panel probing the George Washington Bridge lane closures that […]

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Bridgegate: Christie Chief of State Subpoenaed

“Gov. Chris Christie’s chief of staff has been ordered to appear before a legislative panel investigating lane closures at the George Washington Bridge,” AP reports. […]

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Christie Legal Bill Climbs Over $3 Million

“Private lawyers hired by Gov. Chris Christie’s office after the George Washington Bridge scandal erupted are on pace to bill taxpayers roughly $3 million for […]

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You Don’t Get to Sing “Bridge Over Troubled Water” Around Chris Christie These Days

Newsday reports: “A last-minute change avoided what could have been an uncomfortable moment in the Sept. 11 museum dedication ceremony: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie […]

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Chris Christie: Culture Didn’t Lead to Bridgegate

New Jersey governor Chris Christie held a “town hall”-style meeting on Thursday in Brick, Ocean County, and got the usual questions about Superstorm Sandy recovery […]

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Firm That Cleared Christie Gave Money to Group He Leads

Earlier this month, a report into the Bridgegate scandal cleared Chris Christie of all wrongdoing. The Star-Ledger reports that, just two weeks before it released […]