EXCLUSIVE: Bridget Kelly Speaks After Supreme Court Throws Out 'Bridgegate' Conviction
Christie's former aide Bridgette Kelly and former Port Authority Executive Director Bill Baroni appealed their convictions in the scandal.
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Christie's former aide Bridgette Kelly and former Port Authority Executive Director Bill Baroni appealed their convictions in the scandal.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie made an unexpected visit to the United States Supreme Court on Tuesday as justices heard arguments in the "Bridegate" corruption case.
Bridget Kelly and Bill Baroni were convicted of purposely changing traffic patterns near the bridge which caused major gridlock.
U.S. District Judge Susan Wigenton signed an order shortly after attorneys for Bill Baroni, who had started serving an 18-month sentence in April, filed it.
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear the "Bridgegate" case involving former Christie aides Bridget Kelly and Bill Baroni.
"I don't understand how he can put his head on the pillow," said Bridget Kelly.
Kelly and Bill Baroni were convicted of plotting to cause traffic jams near the George Washington Bridge to punish the mayor of Fort Lee, who refused to endorse Christie for reelection.
An appointee of former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie learned Tuesday that he will spend less time in prison for his role in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal.
Attorneys for Bill Baroni are seeking to return the case to federal district court so he can obtain a new sentence and start serving it.
Bridget Kelly and Bill Baroni were convicted in 2016 in the alleged plot to cause traffic jams to punish a mayor for not endorsing Christie's re-election bid.
Two convicted former allies of former Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will have their appeals considered by a federal court next month.
Christie, speaking Wednesday on MSNBC's "Morning Joe'' program, said the lane closures were "done by a group of folks who clearly were on their own agenda and not mine.''
The two were convicted in November of wire fraud, conspiracy and misusing the bridge for improper purposes.
David Wildstein, the mastermind of the 2013 Bridgegate plot, will not go to prison.
One of the key players in the Bridgegate case will be sentenced on Wednesday, but prosecutors are taking an interesting position on his future.
Newly unsealed documents in the Bridgegate case show defense attorneys sought a mistrial ruling after a juror called the case ``overwhelming'' and asked to be dismissed.
Bill Baroni, a former aide to Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie sentenced to prison for his role in a political revenge plot at the George Washington Bridge, had his law license stripped Thursday.
Bridget Kelly and Bill Baroni were convicted last November on counts including wire fraud, conspiracy and misusing the bridge for improper purposes.
Former U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman, who was recently ousted by President Donald Trump, is opening about the Bridgegate case.
Friday's decision dealt a defeat to the criminal misconduct complaint filed last fall by former firefighter William Brennan.
For the second time, a New Jersey prosecutor said he will not pursue a citizen's criminal misconduct case against Gov. Chris Christie over the Bridgegate scandal.
The judge on Wednesday rejected requests by Bridget Kelly and Bill Baroni for an acquittal and a new trial.
The borough planned to spend $17,000 but ultimately put out $220,000 with one criminal defense attorney and $110,000 to Borough Attorney Lee Cohen.
Applause erupted in the courtroom when Municipal Court Judge Roy McGeady announced his ruling Thursday.
New Jersey prosecutors say they will not pursue a criminal misconduct case against Republican Gov. Chris Christie in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal.
An oversight hearing into New York City's response to both of this year's major snowstorms took place at City Hall on Friday.
After days of uncertainty, we now know the Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade will go on as scheduled Sunday.
A driver who allegedly struck and critically injured a Nassau County Police crossing guard on Long Island appeared in court Friday.
John Shippen was a child of former slaves who found his way onto a golf course and made history there.
The Jersey City community is in shock after learning the emergency room at Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, is closing in two weeks.
An oversight hearing into New York City's response to both of this year's major snowstorms took place at City Hall on Friday.
After days of uncertainty, we now know the Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade will go on as scheduled Sunday.
A driver who allegedly struck and critically injured a Nassau County Police crossing guard on Long Island appeared in court Friday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his proposal to build a rail platform over Amtrak's Sunnyside, Queens rail yard would add more housing than Battery Park City and Hudson Yards put together.
Four people were injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Friday morning.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
John Shippen was a child of former slaves who found his way onto a golf course and made history there.
The Jersey City community is in shock after learning the emergency room at Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, is closing in two weeks.
A small fire that caused a smoke condition at the Hoboken PATH station early Friday morning has forced the suspension of service there through the evening rush hour.
A woman convicted of stowing away on a flight out of JFK Airport in 2024 has allegedly done it again, this time at Newark Airport, sources say.
A federal immigration investigation on Wednesday ended with a chaotic crash in Newark, New Jersey, officials say.
A driver who allegedly struck and critically injured a Nassau County Police crossing guard on Long Island appeared in court Friday.
Four people were injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Friday morning.
A Long Island man accused of burning down four homes in the Pocono Mountains was arrested in New York City with a truck full of nitrous oxide.
Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly said Wen-Lone Chou stockpiled parts and tested the guns he built in a makeshift shooting range in his Mineola basement.
A Long Island crossing guard is in critical condition after being hit while shoveling snow in Merrick, sources said.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his proposal to build a rail platform over Amtrak's Sunnyside, Queens rail yard would add more housing than Battery Park City and Hudson Yards put together.
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
Julie Menin is settling into her role as the seventh elected speaker of the New York City Council.
At least one U.S. citizen was also among the six who were wounded and arrested by Cuban authorities, a U.S. official said.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani traveled to Washington, D.C., Thursday to meet with President Trump.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins surged past Jack Hughes and the reeling New Jersey Devils 4-1.
The Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Thursday night.
Julian Champagnie scored 26 points to lead the Spurs to their 11th straight victory, 126-110 over the Nets on Thursday night.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Wednesday night in the NHL's return to action.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
The proposal would involve building the largest rail deck in the world over Amtrak's Sunnyside Yard in Queens, and then building 12,000 units of housing on top of that. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Federal prosecutors say they will not appeal a judge's ruling that bars them from seeking the death penalty against accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione.
John Shippen was a child of former slaves who found his way onto a golf course and made history there. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
An oversight hearing into New York City's response to both of this year's major snowstorms took place at City Hall on Friday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Christ Hospital in Jersey City was poised to close its emergency room Saturday. Now the hospital says the emergency room will stay open for two more weeks. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
