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.
The cold front that brought those few sprinkles will also bring considerably cooler temps to the region over the weekend.
A 31-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in West Philadelphia Friday night.
A 39-year-old man died and two others were injured after a shooting in Frankford Thursday night on Halloween.
On Friday, President Biden spoke to union workers expressing his administration's historic support for unions.
Officials said a West Chester man was sentenced on Friday after being convicted of abusive sexual contact with a minor while she was asleep on a flight to Philadelphia.
The cold front that brought those few sprinkles will also bring considerably cooler temps to the region over the weekend.
A 31-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in West Philadelphia Friday night.
A 39-year-old man died and two others were injured after a shooting in Frankford Thursday night on Halloween.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
A judge rejected billionaire Elon Musk's request to move the Pennsylvania lawsuit against his $1 million giveaway to federal court.
On Friday, President Biden spoke to union workers expressing his administration's historic support for unions.
Officials said a West Chester man was sentenced on Friday after being convicted of abusive sexual contact with a minor while she was asleep on a flight to Philadelphia.
Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes are in the Philadelphia area this weekend to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 36th annual Fall Festival at Villanova University.
A judge rejected billionaire Elon Musk's request to move the Pennsylvania lawsuit against his $1 million giveaway to federal court.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
Fire crews put out flames at a burning home on Crescent Avenue in West Deptford, New Jersey early Friday morning.
A wildfire in Downe Township, Cumberland County, has burned 120 acres on Thursday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
For their wedding at the Burlington County Prison Museum, Michael Meichsner and Jessica Weber celebrated "Beetlejuice."
Voters in Gloucester Township will see a question on the ballot about whether the town should sell its sewer system.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, left a 22-year-old man dead and three others injured on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Thirty-two states require mail-in ballots to be received on or before Election Day, and some officials are encouraging voters to drop off ballots themselves instead of mailing them.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Stephen Jennings and Samantha Mauser will run for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in the New York City Marathon.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes are in the Philadelphia area this weekend to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 36th annual Fall Festival at Villanova University.
On Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies traded former top prospect Scott Kingery to the Los Angeles Angels for cash.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
Joel Embiid and Paul George will each miss a fifth straight game with knee injuries when the Sixers host Memphis on Saturday.
Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for October 2024.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Wills Eye Hospital's annual "Give Kids Sight" initiative provides free eyeglasses to children in need.
Across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, some are being asked to voluntarily conserve water as the region deals with dry conditions after a historic month-plus without rain. Dry brush and fallen leaves are also providing fuel for brush fires and wildfires. Ross DiMattei reports.
The clocks are about to fall back, and the temperature already has. The Philadelphia region will see highs in the low 60s before we climb back up next week, making for an unseasonably warm Election Day, Tammie Souza reports.
Former Drexel president John Fry introduced himself to the Temple University community in a video released by the university. Meanwhile, the Special Olympics Fall Festival is underway after a torch run on Friday. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Tammie Souza.
After the driest month EVER recorded in Philadelphia history, the streak continues. Bill Kelly has the forecast.