Defense Rests in Bridge Trial of 2 Former Christie Allies

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Defense Rests in Bridge Trial of 2 Former Christie Allies

By DAVID PORTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWARK, N.J. — Oct 26, 2016, 11:57 AM ET

The defense rested Wednesday in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing case, with a former aide to Gov. Chris Christie implying that others who have testified in the trial may have suffered from selective amnesia because of their connections to the two-term Republican governor.

Bridget Kelly, former Christie deputy chief of staff, concluded testimony that spanned parts of four days and contained revelations that Christie may have known about the lane realignments near the bridge well before they were put into effect, causing massive gridlock in the town of Fort Lee in September 2013.

Christie hasn't been charged and has said he only found out about the closures weeks after they happened and only learned months later that members of his staff were involved.

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U.S. District Judge Susan Wigenton gave instructions to the jury Wednesday morning. Attorneys are scheduled to give closing arguments Thursday and Friday. The trial is in its sixth week.

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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/christie-aide-returns-stand-face-prosecutor-43067846

[Laxman]

1. I Don't Think The Defense.....

is really resting if you know what I mean!