After 9 Months, Federal Probe of GWB Closure Finds No Link to Christie, Federal Sources Say
Source: NBC News
The U.S. Justice Department investigation into New Jersey Gov.Chris Christies role in Bridgegate has thus far uncovered no information he either knew in advance or directed the closure of traffic lanes on the George Washington Bridge, federal officials tell NBC 4 New York.
The September 2013 closures -- where several entrance lanes to the George Washington Bridge in Ft. Lee were shut down causing a traffic nightmare for commuters -- has been the subject of several federal and state investigations.
Federal officials caution that the investigation begun nine months ago is ongoing and that no final determination has been made, but say that after nine months authorities have uncovered no information Christie either knew in advance or ordered the closure of traffic lanes .
According to one former federal prosecutor, who had no involvement in any of the probes into the bridge closure, investigations of this kind will often turn up a solid connection early in the inquiry.
Cher
Read more: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/investigations/chris-christie-bridgegate-federal-probe-george-washington-bridge-closures-gwb-275661911.html
Hissyspit
(45,788 posts)Go back and look at what he said. He knew.
It makes absolutely no sense he didn't know.
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)Scairp
(2,749 posts)He knew. They don't have all the information, or information got destroyed before the investigation began. If he didn't know then why the huge effort to keep documents from those conducting the investigation? Makes no sense that all those people won't talk and documents are being fought over if he really didn't know.
ballyhoo
(2,060 posts)gives us all some indication of wicked the web is.
FiveGoodMen
(20,018 posts)Orrex
(63,086 posts)How can you forget Benghazi!!!!!!1!
NJCher
(35,430 posts)As the report continues, it looks like he wasn't in control of his administration, at the very least.
And, of course, we have to remember the NJ investigations continue. There was an e-mail that was deleted. This was one Regina E's (right had staff member) e-mail and Christie's, too. Very suspicious that two e-mails were deleted off their respective accounts. I wonder what happened with that?
Cher
George II
(67,782 posts)....the Federal investigation centers around violations of Federal law. The New Jersey investigation is much deeper and looks to be more thorough. The "jury is still out" on that one.
rocktivity
(44,555 posts)Last edited Fri Sep 19, 2014, 11:23 AM - Edit history (3)
As the report continues, it looks like he wasn't in control of his administration, at the very least.This is as no-win situation for him, because if the problem wasn't that he's corrupt, it's that he's INCOMPETENT!
rocktivity.com
asiliveandbreathe
(8,203 posts)underpants
(182,279 posts)adirondacker
(2,921 posts)cstanleytech
(26,080 posts)find something that proved he initiated the whole thing but just because they didnt find such evidence doesnt mean the justice system has failed.
ballyhoo
(2,060 posts)people really think anyone in this pretend government is above the law? That's hilarious.
former9thward
(31,805 posts)Exactly who was paid off?
ballyhoo
(2,060 posts)circuitous.
former9thward
(31,805 posts)Federal prosecutors have full control of the investigation. They have the full powers to get anyone they want to testify or go to jail. So I would like to know what this "circuitous route" was.
ballyhoo
(2,060 posts)former9thward
(31,805 posts)The double triple secret....
cstanleytech
(26,080 posts)asiliveandbreathe
(8,203 posts)Bridgette and David might have something to say about the results of the investigation...considering they are holding the bag of goodies...you don't work for a fellow the likes of C Christie and take it upon yourself to shut down the GWB...
Me thinks C Christie needs to be very humble at this point...but we all know he will bloviate.....
Politicalboi
(15,189 posts)Waiting for that other shoe to drop.
heaven05
(18,124 posts)just like this. No surprise, no outrage, no shock, more than expected. He's in the club.
rocktivity
(44,555 posts)Last edited Fri Sep 19, 2014, 06:53 PM - Edit history (1)
Christie's just trying to bully you again (and NBC particular). It took three years to nail Rod Blagojevich -- and he was a DEM!
rocktivity
heaven05
(18,124 posts)but.........the way 'justice' is in this country, he's not small enough in our class system nor black enough to face 'justice'. just my take. just hope you're correct........
rocktivity
(44,555 posts)Last edited Fri Sep 19, 2014, 12:03 PM - Edit history (2)
He used to be a U.S. attorney himself -- no doubt he has spies in the enemy camp.
Federal investigations normally take at least a year. There are plenty of things on Christie's plate (a metaphor, not a weight joke), other than Bridge(t)-Gate, which you can learn more about here. And don't you think it's odd that that a local NBC station got the "exclusive" from federal officials who dare not speak their names? I think it's a backhanded attempt to intimidate NBC's sister station MSNBC (read: Rachel Maddow).
rocktivity
rocktivity
(44,555 posts)Speaking today in Trenton, the second-term Republican said Assemblyman John Wisniewski, co-chairman of the legislative panel investigating the scandal, is just attempting to keep his name in the papers.
Wisniewski and Democrats who control the legislature and the panel probing the scandal are addicted to MSNBC and are leaking information for publicity, the governor said. Christie decried the leaks, especially records of interviews his administration conducted with lawyers that were disseminated this month when he was traveling in Mexico.
The fact is that theyve been digging around for eight months now and have found absolutely nothing, Christie, 52, told reporters in his State House office. Wrap up your work. Do your job.
The state Dems are leaking to MSNBC , and the Feds, who we haven't heard a peep out of until today, are leaking to NBC New York? Sounds like Christie's trying to do an end run (a metaphor, not a weight joke.)
rocktivity
PatrynXX
(5,668 posts)how many investigations are we in
Major Hogwash
(17,656 posts)Yeah, sure the feds couldn't find any link!
Yet!
From the article --
" . . . no final determination has been made . . . "
But, he's innocent, I tells ya, innocent!!
valerief
(53,235 posts)rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)Christie Cremes, maybe the DoJ doesn't want to help them. If Christie Cremes doesn't come out of this too badly, maybe he can give a good challenge to Jeb (the smarter than George son). With the two fighting it out, god I hope in a cage, Herman Cain-Stan-Stan might slip thru. And of course don't count out Gov Perry who might have to run from prison.
It really should be obvious why the Powers That Be have decided to sponsor H. Clinton-Sachs. Dog bless Amerika.
Politicalboi
(15,189 posts)This turd smelling like a rose, while they face real jail time. Canary's will sing.
rocktivity
(44,555 posts)If that's true, it's because they have enough on Christie already. So in exchange for a reduced sentence, they can tell it all or take the fall!
rocktivity
ReRe
(10,597 posts)... but Chris Christie is no where out of the woods yet. And this might be a faulty (or partisan) leak. I think I remember him saying he ran a tight ship in his little government there in NJ. According to this, THAT was a lie in itself. It ain't over till the fat lady sings!
SoapBox
(18,791 posts)What a joke.
Response to NJCher (Original post)
former9thward This message was self-deleted by its author.
tomm2thumbs
(13,297 posts)Please, please, please, whatever you do... DON'T close down the bridge for no reason.
<insert wink, nod here>
Javaman
(62,442 posts)always talk in person, never on the phone.
and add to that, no emails or texts.
sendero
(28,552 posts)... I'll never believe that he did not order or at least know about this, but he's no idiot, there will be no documentary evidence because he was careful enough to not create any AND the only people who know the truth will fall on their swords before they tell.
Reminds you of certain organizations doesn't it.
NJCher
(35,430 posts)NBC just issued a clarification on their Christie story from yesterday. This took place about 6:46 on Friday, Sept. 19 on the evening news with Brian (?) can't remember last name.
The anchor repeated that the federal investigation has found no evidence that Christie was aware of the bridge shutdown. He then said that the federal investigation continues and so does the state's.
I think it's interesting that they felt the need to say this. Obviously, somewhere there was pressure on them to do so. Christie, for one, was acting like the state investigation was dragging it out and he told them to "do their job." Get it over with. Possibly, this was the impetus.
The posters upthread who were suspicious of the planting of this story may very well be on to something.
Cher