Supreme Court Throws Out Convictions Of 2 People Involved In New Jersey Bridgegate Scandal
The Supreme Court has thrown out the convictions of two people involved in New Jersey's "Bridgegate" scandal.
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The Supreme Court has thrown out the convictions of two people involved in New Jersey's "Bridgegate" scandal.
A new development in the so-called Bridgegate case.
David Wildstein faced 21 to 27 months in prison, but prosecutors asked the judge to allow him to avoid prison.
Chris Stigall talks about Colleen Campbell's rant against a police officer, James Comey's upcoming Congressional testimony, and whether or not President Trump's twitter habits hurt his agenda. At 7:20, he spoke with Katie Jennings from Politico to recap yesterday's primary elections in New Jersey.
The man who admitted orchestrating a colossal traffic jam at the George Washington Bridge for political revenge is due to be sentenced.
Chris discussed the confirmation process surrounding Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, the sentencing of two former Chris Christie aides for their role in the 'Bridgegate' scandal and a former Obama official saying she encouraged colleagues to gather information the Trump transition. At 8:45, he spoke with comedian Craig Shoemaker, who will be performing at Helium.
Two former aides to Gov. Chris Christie were sentenced Wednesday for their roles in a political revenge plot involving traffic jams at the country's busiest bridge.
On the same day that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie takes on a major advisory role within the Trump Administration, two former Christie aides are sentenced for their roles in the Bridgegate affair.
McGeady has ordered Christie to appear in court to answer the complaint, filed by retired fireman Bill Brennan, on March 10th.
A northern New Jersey judge has ordered a new municipal court hearing on a private complaint alleging Governor Chris Christie failed to act during the Bridgegate scandal in 2013.
Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly claim in court filings that jurors acted improperly.
A New Jersey superior court judge has rejected the request.
New Jersey Democratic Assemblyman John Wisniewski has announced he is running governor in 2017.
Christie's star may be fading a little within the circle of close advisors to President-elect Trump.
New Jersey's governor is still heading Donald Trump's transition team and it's a role he expects to begin in earnest on Wednesday.
Rich discussed Donald Trump edging in the Presidential race, the voter registration probe in Philadelphia and the Bridgegate case verdict. He also discussed Obama's attack on Trump, the Rolling Stones defamation case and more. Rich spoke with Ivanka Trump at 3pm and Officer Thomas Farrell & Officer Christopher Simone during Barbera Backs the Badge at 4pm. He also spoke with Milo Yiannopoulos at 5:20 and WNYC and NPR reporter Matt Katz at 5:35pm.
Governor Chris Christie has released a statement after two of his former aides were convicted of creating an epic traffic jam at the George Washington Bridge
Two former allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have been convicted in a plot to use traffic jams for political retaliation.
Defense attorneys in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing trial have filed for a mistrial in the middle of jury deliberations.
The jury is weighing the fate of two former allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie charged with scheming to punish a mayor who didn't endorse Christie in 2013.
A defense attorney thundered in closing arguments Monday in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing trial that Gov. Chris Christie and his inner circle were "cowards" for not testifying against a former staffer.
Jurors in the trial of two former allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie charged with using traffic jams for political revenge have gone home for the day.
Rich discussed Democrats speaking out against James Comey, President Obama's thoughts on Comey's character and Pro Trump planes flying over the Philadelphia area. He also discussed the latest poll numbers, James Carville blowing up on MSNBC and Joe Biden's thoughts on beating Hillary Clinton. Rich spoke with Elizabeth Vargas regarding her experience overcoming alcoholism at 6pm.
Michael Critchley used the term in closing arguments to describe David Wildstein.
Mike DuHaime said he told Christie ahead of a news conference two months after the September 2013 lane closures.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said.
From all this rain to snow, some parts of the Philadelphia region are bracing for a taste of winter.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
Al-Ashraf Khalil and Isaam Jaghama were convicted of setting fire to a Philadelphia pizza shop in 2022, leading to the death of fire Lt. Sean Williamson.
Hysier Miller is under investigation by federal authorities after a watchdog group flagged a Temple men's basketball game last season for unusual betting activity.
Here's how to donate to the 15th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon, supporting RMHC houses in Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey.
The Poconos could get up to 8 inches of snow Thursday into Friday, and Philadelphia could see some flurries and rainy mix, along with bitter cold temps.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said.
From all this rain to snow, some parts of the Philadelphia region are bracing for a taste of winter.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
Al-Ashraf Khalil and Isaam Jaghama were convicted of setting fire to a Philadelphia pizza shop in 2022, leading to the death of fire Lt. Sean Williamson.
A Castor Gardens Middle School staff member is speaking out after witnessing a student stab two teachers.
Here are some of the light shows and holiday markets happening around the Philadelphia region this year.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
A Florida family who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while their baby boy gets treatment for OEIS complex calls the community they've met family.
Ronald McDonald Houses are known for giving families a place to stay while children receive medical treatment, but special rooms inside hospitals also provide families with a peaceful space to relax.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Meet Hassan Paige, a man from Bucks County, who is one of the finalists of the "2024 Ultimate Men's Health Guy."
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Xfinity Live!, the popular bar and entertainment venue at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, is getting a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said.
Hysier Miller is under investigation by federal authorities after a watchdog group flagged a Temple men's basketball game last season for unusual betting activity.
If it were up to Darius Slay, "elite" Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell would win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's spin move and backward hurdle over Jacksonville Jaguars defenders has been memorialized in a video game.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service has arrived in the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
It’s a return of an old favorite. Roy Rogers is making a comeback in South Jersey. The fast-food chain plans to open a restaurant in Cherry Hill. It takes the place of the former PDQ on Haddonfield Road. The chain said the restaurant will fire up the grills sometime this spring.
As part of SEPTA’s continuing initiative to improve the customer experience, the authority spent Thursday morning promoting the “SEPTA smoke-free campaign.” SEPTA team members were stationed at four stops along the Market-Frankford Line and Broad Street lines giving out informational flyers on ways to quit smoking.
A SEPTA bus driver had to be taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash overnight at Broad and Rockland streets in the Logan section. No passengers were on board. Police said people in two of the cars took off before officers got there.
Nearly 170,000 pounds of ground beef is being recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. Wolverine Packing Company said the beef was shipped to restaurants across the country. So far, 15 patients have been reported ill in Minnesota. The USDA said the fresh ground beef has a use-by date of Nov. 14. The frozen product is labeled with a production date of Oct. 22.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast ahead of the winter weather expected to hit the region.