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.
Juan Soto hit a game-ending single leading off the 10th inning to lift the Yankees over the Red Sox on Thursday.
A Jersey City man says he was shot by the Israeli military while protesting in the West Bank in August.
Rev. Dr. Kevin Johnson sat down for his first interview since becoming senior pastor of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church.
Project Pawn is officially opening their flagship location in Clasen Point, the Bronx.
Residents in Coney Island have been pushing for NYC Ferry service for decades, but not in the location the city selected.
Rev. Dr. Kevin Johnson sat down for his first interview since becoming senior pastor of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church.
Project Pawn is officially opening their flagship location in Clasen Point, the Bronx.
Residents in Coney Island have been pushing for NYC Ferry service for decades, but not in the location the city selected.
Remarks made by former President Trump about migrants eating pets are sparking outrage across the Long Island Haitian community.
For some Queens artists living with disabilities, painting together is opening doors to new opportunities.
Do you feel like your seasonal allergies are sticking around longer than usual? It's not just you.
Temps will top out in the low 70s, far below normal, for a fall-like feel Sunday in the Tri-State Area.
A strong cold front will a bring a taste of fall to the region Sunday.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
While there are a some rain chances over the next three days, the long Labor Day weekend will feature plenty of dry time as well.
A Jersey City man says he was shot by the Israeli military while protesting in the West Bank in August.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will headline the Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey this weekend.
Do you feel like your seasonal allergies are sticking around longer than usual? It's not just you.
Volunteers at the Intrepid Museum spent 9/11 feeding hungry New Yorkers.
A Haledon police officer was accidentally shot at the Passaic County Police Academy Shooting Range Tuesday, authorities said.
Police body camera video has surfaced three years after a Nassau County grandfather accused officers of racial profiling.
Remarks made by former President Trump about migrants eating pets are sparking outrage across the Long Island Haitian community.
Gov. Kathy Hochul to have procedure Friday to remove a cancerous speck from her nose.
Do you feel like your seasonal allergies are sticking around longer than usual? It's not just you.
Justin Timberlake is poised to agree to a plea deal in his DWI case in Sag Harbor, Long Island, sources tell CBS News New York.
Remarks made by former President Trump about migrants eating pets are sparking outrage across the Long Island Haitian community.
New York City Council members passed legislation Thursday aimed at acknowledging, studying and addressing the impact of slavery and racial injustices in New York City.
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee dropped 2 counts in former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case.
Thomas Donlon will serve as New York City's interim police commissioner after Edward Caban's resignation takes effect Friday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul to have procedure Friday to remove a cancerous speck from her nose.
Do you feel like your seasonal allergies are sticking around longer than usual? It's not just you.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo testified before Congress about his administration's handling of the COVID pandemic.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order expanding access to the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.
Trucks will be back on New York City streets again Tuesday and Thursday to conduct additional spraying for mosquitoes.
Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will headline the Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey this weekend.
In her speech for video of the year at the 2024 VMAs, Taylor Swift talked about her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. "Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic."
Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped bring a woman back off the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville Tuesday night, police said.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former bandmate Dawn Richard is accusing the music mogul of years of abuse and misconduct.
Legendary R&B singer and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly has passed away, his family announced on Instagram Wednesday.
Juan Soto hit a game-ending single leading off the 10th inning to lift the Yankees over the Red Sox on Thursday.
The New York Yankees outlasted the Kansas City Royals for a victory Wednesday night.
The New York Mets scored six times in their last at-bat to beat the Toronto Blue Jays.
Heading into the Jets' second game of the season, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in a relaxed state of mind.
Seth Lugo struck out 10 in seven innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees.
Project Pawn is officially opening their flagship location in Clasen Point, the Bronx.
Residents in Coney Island have been pushing for NYC Ferry service for decades, but not in the location the city selected.
For some Queens artists living with disabilities, painting together is opening doors to new opportunities.
This New York Fashion Week, one runway features a special showcase of creations coming out of SoHarlem, Inc.
Traffic safety activists aren't backing down after a road redesign on McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn was simplified.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 12 at 11 p.m.
An elderly man is recovering after being shot in the face in the middle of the day in Queens, and police sources say he was not believed to be the intended target. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports from Rosedale.
Harlem's historic Abyssinian Baptist Church has a new leader. Rev. Dr. Kevin Johnson is taking over after a two-year search, succeeding the legendary Rev. Calvin Butts. The process was not without controversy as Johnson makes a homecoming. CBS News New York's Maurice DuBois sat down with Johnson to discuss his new role.
A Jersey City man says he was shot by the Israeli military while protesting in the West Bank last month, and Israel has acknowledged one of its soldiers killed a 26-year-old American woman in the West Bank last week. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid has their stories and how the IDF is responding.
New York City's police commissioner is stepping down amid a federal investigation. Commissioner Edward Caban resigned Thursday. Taking his place, at least for now, is Tom Donlon, a former FBI agent and Homeland Security expert. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro has more on Caban's departure and the man taking over.
