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| David Wildstein |
David Wildstein, a key figure in the Bridgegate scandal, today pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy in connection with the politically-motivated lane closures at the George Washington Bridge in 2013.
Two others — Bill Baroni, former Port Authority deputy executive director, and Bridget Anne Kelly, a former deputy chief of staff to Gov. Chris Christie — have been indicted.
Ooooh! I had started to think that perhaps this whole thing was dead in the water.
Instead that might be an apt description for Chris Christie's future political aspirations.
The attorney for David Wildstein, Alan Zegas, today repeated the claim that Gov. Chris Christie was aware of the plan to close access lanes to the George Washington Bridge.
Yep, might be.
Of course Christie was quick to deny any culpability.
I had no knowledge or involvement in the planning or execution of this act.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) May 1, 2015
Uh huh.Gee, I want to believe him. But.....
Bridget Anne Kelly also came out swinging today:
A defiant Bridget Anne Kelly on Friday denied charges she was one of the masterminds behind the George Washington Bridge lane closures that have dogged the administration of her former boss, Gov. Chris Christie.
"I am not guilty of the crimes for which I have been accused," Kelly said during a press conference with her attorney, Michael Critchley, after prosecutors unsealed a nine-count federal indictment.
"David Wildstein is a liar," Kelly said.
Really? But what about this email from Kelly dated August 13, 2013?
"Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee."
So who's the liar again?
Well I for one am going to stock up on popcorn, because THIS looks like it is going to be highly entertaining.
