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Former Christie Aides Plead Not Guilty To 'Bridgegate' Charges

May 4, 2015 • Bridget Anne Kelly and Bill Baroni are each charged with nine counts in connection with the political scandal in New Jersey. They were released on $150,000 bond.

Ex-Ally Of N.J. Gov. Chris Christie Pleads Guilty In Bridge Closures Scandal

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Ex-Ally Of N.J. Gov. Chris Christie Pleads Guilty In Bridge Closures Scandal

May 1, 2015 • Former Port Authority official David Wildstein pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy in the "Bridgegate" scandal. Also, a grand jury unsealed indictments against two other former Christie aides.

New Jersey Legislature Clears Gov. Chris Christie In Bridge Scheme

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New Jersey Legislature Clears Gov. Chris Christie In Bridge Scheme

December 5, 2014 • The report, however, found that two former aides acted with "perceived impunity" when they ordered the shutdown of some lanes of the George Washington Bridge last year.

Review Done For Gov. Christie's Office Absolves Him In Bridge Scandal

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Review Done For Gov. Christie's Office Absolves Him In Bridge Scandal

March 27, 2014 • A law firm hired by the Republican governor's office says its investigation found no evidence Christie knew beforehand about N.J. lane closures that may have been aimed at hurting a Democratic mayor.

Christie On Bridge Closure: 'The Answer Is Still The Same'

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Christie On Bridge Closure: 'The Answer Is Still The Same'

February 3, 2014 • The comments are Christie's first since the Jan. 9 news conference in which said he was "embarrassed and humiliated" that his aides punished the mayor of Fort Lee by closing lanes that lead to the George Washington Bridge. Christie reiterated that he knew nothing about the lane closures.

Christie's Office Blasts Latest Bridgegate Accusations

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Christie's Office Blasts Latest Bridgegate Accusations

February 2, 2014 • An email sent to donors and journalists says accusations by former aide David Wildstein have been misrepresented.

Pollster Says Bridgegate Could Derail Christie White House Bid

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Pollster Says Bridgegate Could Derail Christie White House Bid

February 1, 2014 • Patrick Murray, the director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute, tells Weekend Edition Saturday that the latest allegations up the ante on the deepening scandal.

Christie Knew Of Lane Closures, Former Port Official Claims

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Christie Knew Of Lane Closures, Former Port Official Claims

January 31, 2014 • The official says there's evidence that the New Jersey governor knew about politically motivated lane closures as they were happening.

N.J. Lt. Gov. Denies Strong-Arming Mayor Over Sandy Relief Funds

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N.J. Lt. Gov. Denies Strong-Arming Mayor Over Sandy Relief Funds

January 20, 2014 • Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno calls the accusation by Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer "false" and "illogical." The latest flap comes as Gov. Chris Christie's administration is embroiled in a scandal over the politically motivated closure of bridge lanes.

Bridge Scandal Creates Unique Hurdles For Christie

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Bridge Scandal Creates Unique Hurdles For Christie

January 14, 2014 • The New Jersey governor's State of the State speech Tuesday will be overshadowed by the scandal surrounding lane closures on the nation's busiest bridge.