Posted on 11/04/2016 9:49:38 AM PDT by detective
Two former allies of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie were convicted on Friday for their roles in the "Bridgegate" lane closure scandal, following a six-week trial that served to further tarnish the Republican's damaged reputation.
Bridget Kelly, the governor's former deputy chief of staff, and Bill Baroni, former deputy executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, were found guilty in Newark federal court on all counts, the U.S. Attorney's office in New Jersey said on Twitter.
Kelly and Baroni were convicted of fraud, conspiracy and depriving the residents of Fort Lee, New Jersey, of their civil rights.
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Wildstein admits to "masterminding" and carrying this out.
Prosecutors are now trying to go after as many others as they can.
Wildstein made a deal. He will testify against anyone he is told to.
How long until Wildstein is pardoned for his silence?
Who would pardon him?
Can’t feel too bad for Christie. Yeah, he’s been decent for Trump but I’ll never forgive that fat RINO for helping Obama cross the finish line in 2012.
Obama for damage control for now. Hillary if she gets into office.
Why is this such a big deal? Who cares. Stupid political prank. Nothing compared to what the Clintons or Sandy Burgler did. BLM has been closing bridges down all over the 0place and nobody says anything.
Why would either one of them care? LOL.
What a coincidence this trial and verdict come out the Friday before election day. Too bad for the Rats that it means absolutely nothing to the country and most people in NJ dont really care.
If I was a juror on this case, I’d hang the jury and force a mistrial just because the prosecution wasted my ‘effing time.
Wildstein was not silent.
He testified against several top officials after he himself pled guilty.
It sounds like he would testify against Christie if charges are brought.
They go to the mat on something as silly as Bridgegate but nary a peep over Benghazi.F’n shameful.
Christie fired them as soon as the sh!t hit the fan. You can be sure he would have been run through the wringer by the Democratic establishment in New Jersey if there was even a shred of evidence linking him to this.
Christie’s response: “ERRRRPPP!!!”
If there had been one email or taped phone call that demonstrated Christie was involved, he would have been charged.
Either Christie wasn’t involved or he is the smartest crook who ever lived.
Christie walked because he was the only one smart enough to not put it in writing.
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