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malaise

(295,926 posts)
Thu Oct 13, 2016, 07:16 PM Oct 2016

Chris Christie Facing 10 Years In Prison As Summons Issued For Misconduct In Office [View all]

http://www.politicususa.com/2016/10/13/chris-christie-facing-10-years-prison-summons-issued-misconduct-office.html
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A judge has found probable cause for a complaint of official misconduct against Gov. Chris Christie related to the George Washington Bridge closure.

The case now goes to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, which will determine if the case will lead to an indictment.
Under New Jersey’s official misconduct law, a public servant can be imprisoned for up to ten years for criminal acts committed in their official capacity. Chris Christie’s Bridgegate behavior is a textbook violation of New Jersey law. Evidence has shown that Christie was involved in the plan to political payback on those who

Lock him up! Bet it has new meaning
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Very proud to be the second rec for this bit of good news. lindysalsagal Oct 2016 #1
Thank you, malaise. gademocrat7 Oct 2016 #2
lost in this is how people were used as pawns. unblock Oct 2016 #3
Indeed malaise Oct 2016 #17
bye bye christie allan01 Oct 2016 #4
More music central scrutinizer Oct 2016 #6
I'll never forget that one malaise Oct 2016 #18
Truly the Best Pachamama Oct 2016 #37
That was classic NastyRiffraff Oct 2016 #45
The absolute best! whathehell Oct 2016 #54
We'll get him now... rocktivity Oct 2016 #52
K&R... spanone Oct 2016 #5
didnt a person die when the ambulance was delayed? nt JanMichael Oct 2016 #7
Here's the entire history of Bridgegate malaise Oct 2016 #9
If I may.... msanthrope Oct 2016 #15
That's why he has gone all in on trump... lame54 Oct 2016 #8
Now they may be cell mates malaise Oct 2016 #11
please please please please please please please please please please please please please please Feeling the Bern Oct 2016 #10
I want to see David Samson in court as well malaise Oct 2016 #12
Unless he is locked up awoke_in_2003 Oct 2016 #29
Philly is South Jersey's media market BumRushDaShow Oct 2016 #13
If only he and trump could share a cell Betty Oct 2016 #14
Do you think they'd fit? whathehell Oct 2016 #53
Here's hoping but...... ShoreLiberal Oct 2016 #16
Seeping keister....LOL I must add that to my repertoire Cakes488 Oct 2016 #19
Great name for a punk or metal band! Mr. Evil Oct 2016 #34
He gave hundreds of millions of dollars to his casino buddies in Atlantic City at the same time.... George II Oct 2016 #21
Seeping keister.. sendero Oct 2016 #22
Welcome to DU, ShoreLiberal! calimary Oct 2016 #31
The reference to "the GWB" not GWB was the George Washington Bridge...not our favorite ex-POTUS Pachamama Oct 2016 #38
Rumor is they're knocking down the wall between two cells at Rahway right now so they can.... George II Oct 2016 #20
Sounds good to me malaise Oct 2016 #30
Omar The Tent Maker is on call for a custom orange jumpsuit Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2016 #42
Good news! Scurrilous Oct 2016 #23
He'll never go to prison (I hope I'm wrong) ailsagirl Oct 2016 #24
Wow, that's almost as long as the sentences he supports for pot smokers. Warren DeMontague Oct 2016 #25
SO! Will his bud the Con help him out of this mess? Will he still be able to be the napi21 Oct 2016 #26
He'll be able to get The Donald first dibs on any vanity license plate he wants! (nt) klook Oct 2016 #28
He'll still get three square meals a day!!! madinmaryland Oct 2016 #27
I pity those Mendocino Oct 2016 #35
thanks NastyRiffraff Oct 2016 #46
He is beyond bleach Mendocino Oct 2016 #56
That is great news. I wonder if Christie will be impeached? Removed from office? AmericanActivist Oct 2016 #32
And R Pie Hole facing misdemeanor after wasting millions of dollars. lonestarnot Oct 2016 #33
Lock Him Up! videohead5 Oct 2016 #36
Lock him up! LostinRed Oct 2016 #39
Well, it's a start. smirkymonkey Oct 2016 #40
Love it ! ! ! ! trusty elf Oct 2016 #41
Wildstein so glad that you sang Malbrownluna8708 Oct 2016 #43
Wildstein did what we expected and said he would do malaise Oct 2016 #47
It may be good for his health... Helen Borg Oct 2016 #44
Republicans seem to always get away with it... yuiyoshida Oct 2016 #48
One can hope, gateley Oct 2016 #49
He won't see 10 months... vdogg Oct 2016 #50
At least Christie will like the greasy, fatty food they serve in prison bluestateguy Oct 2016 #55
Fantastic Moliere Oct 2016 #57
Three cheers when/if he goes to jail! Avalon Sparks Oct 2016 #58
K & R SunSeeker Oct 2016 #59
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