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In reply to the discussion: Christie Crime Digest-Volume IV [View all]rocktivity
(44,576 posts)151. Judge denies request for special prosecutor in Christie case
Salon: A judge on Friday denied a request for a special prosecutor to be appointed in a criminal misconduct complaint against Gov. Chris Christie in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal.
State Superior Court Judge Bonnie Mizdol dismissed the motion by a former firefighter who brought the complaint in October, ruling that he lacked standing. The firefighter alleges Christie failed to order subordinates to reopen bridge access lanes in September 2013.
Three of Christies former allies were convicted or pleaded guilty in federal court in what prosecutors say was a scheme to punish a Democratic mayor who didnt endorse Christie. The Republican governor wasnt charged in the federal case and denied wrongdoing.
A grand jury would have to hear evidence and hand up an indictment in the state misconduct case before Christie would stand trial.
State Superior Court Judge Bonnie Mizdol dismissed the motion by a former firefighter who brought the complaint in October, ruling that he lacked standing. The firefighter alleges Christie failed to order subordinates to reopen bridge access lanes in September 2013.
Three of Christies former allies were convicted or pleaded guilty in federal court in what prosecutors say was a scheme to punish a Democratic mayor who didnt endorse Christie. The Republican governor wasnt charged in the federal case and denied wrongdoing.
A grand jury would have to hear evidence and hand up an indictment in the state misconduct case before Christie would stand trial.
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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