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In reply to the discussion: Christie Crime Digest-Volume IV [View all]Laxman
(2,419 posts)2. They're Coming Out Swinging....
This is going to get very interesting very fast.....
Bridgegate prosecutors: Wildstein to testify he told Christie of lane closings
In opening arguments in the criminal trial of the George Washington Bridge lane closure scandal, federal prosecutors said Monday morning that David Wildstein would testify that he told Gov. Chris Christie about the scheme to close lanes at the bridge at the very moment traffic was at a standstill in Fort Lee.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna said Wildstein will testify that he and defendant Bill Baroni made Christie aware of the plan while they were attending Sept. 11 commemorations in Manhattan.
"The evidence will show that ... they bragged about the fact that there were traffic problems in Fort Lee and that Mayor Sokolich was not getting his calls returned," Khanna said.
Wildstein's attorney once suggested "evidence exists" Christie knew about the traffic jams. The former Port Authority executive, who was second in command at the bi-state agency, pleaded guilty last year.
Since then, photographs emerged showing Christie talking to Wildstein and Baroni during a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony.
Khanna also told jurors Wildstein, who pleaded guilty to federal crimes and turned cooperating witness for prosecutors, would take the stand in the trial and "admit that he was the one who came up with that idea."
"He will also tell you that (Bridget Anne) Kelly instructed him to take that action and Baroni blessed it," he said.
In opening arguments in the criminal trial of the George Washington Bridge lane closure scandal, federal prosecutors said Monday morning that David Wildstein would testify that he told Gov. Chris Christie about the scheme to close lanes at the bridge at the very moment traffic was at a standstill in Fort Lee.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna said Wildstein will testify that he and defendant Bill Baroni made Christie aware of the plan while they were attending Sept. 11 commemorations in Manhattan.
"The evidence will show that ... they bragged about the fact that there were traffic problems in Fort Lee and that Mayor Sokolich was not getting his calls returned," Khanna said.
Wildstein's attorney once suggested "evidence exists" Christie knew about the traffic jams. The former Port Authority executive, who was second in command at the bi-state agency, pleaded guilty last year.
Since then, photographs emerged showing Christie talking to Wildstein and Baroni during a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony.
Khanna also told jurors Wildstein, who pleaded guilty to federal crimes and turned cooperating witness for prosecutors, would take the stand in the trial and "admit that he was the one who came up with that idea."
"He will also tell you that (Bridget Anne) Kelly instructed him to take that action and Baroni blessed it," he said.
Read the rest here: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/09/bridgegate_trial_starts.html#incart_most-commented_news_article
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this is the guy who is demanding that legal marijuana users in 3 states be thrown in prison.
Warren DeMontague
Sep 2016
#14
I got an aha moment looking at Christie's wretched face when Trump ignored him
dixiegrrrrl
Sep 2016
#55
Well, the fact that this meeting took place, uh, off site HELPS christie, doesn't it?
rocktivity
Sep 2016
#27
Thank you for the thread and thank you for making DU a good place to hang out
dixiegrrrrl
Sep 2016
#45
Since it was meant to be team-building exercise, he very likely didn't know about the contest
rocktivity
Oct 2016
#83
x-posted from GD: Judge recommends N.J. Gov. Chris Christie be charged in bridge-closing scandal
Eugene
Oct 2016
#86
"Many questions seeking “yes” or “no” answers elicited lengthy explanations from Baroni..."
rocktivity
Oct 2016
#95
Kelly says she told Christie of plot the day before she sent 'traffic problems' email
malaise
Oct 2016
#99
Don't cry for her, New Jersey -- the truth is, she should have copped a plea, too
rocktivity
Oct 2016
#106
The prosecution doesn't have to prove motive as a rule (if you'll pardon the expression)
rocktivity
Oct 2016
#118