N.J. Paper: 'Playing God' With Bridge Warrants Federal Criminal Investigation

[DonViejo]

CATHERINE THOMPSON – JANUARY 9, 2014, 9:52 AM EST

A New Jersey newspaper that doggedly reported on Gov. Chris Christie's (R) ties to a traffic mess on the George Washington Bridge called for a federal criminal investigation into the matter Thursday.

The Bergen Record was among the news outlets, including TPM, that reported one of Christie's closest aides talked about closing lanes on the bridge weeks before they occurred with one of the governor's appointees to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

"Playing God" with the bridge, the newspaper wrote, amounted to interfering with interstate commerce and warrants investigation at both the federal and state levels.

From the newspaper's editorial:

No evidence showing the governor was involved in the GWB scandal has emerged. Christie issued a statement late Wednesday saying he knew nothing about the lane closures and that anyone in his administration found responsible would be held accountable. Strong words that would have been stronger if issued in person rather than by press release. But all investigations into this growing mess must look at the full chain of command and the culture that existed inside the governor's office.

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