Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

warrior1

(12,325 posts) Thu Jan 9, 2014, 11:51 AM Jan 2014

U.S. Attorney to Open Inquiry Into Bridge Scandal [View all]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/10/nyregion/christie-controversy-bridge-lane-closings.html?_r=0

Federal prosecutors in New Jersey will begin a preliminary inquiry into the lane closures in Fort Lee, according to a law enforcement source.

A source with knowledge of the plans said that the United States attorney for New Jersey, Paul J. Fishman, would announce the investigation on Thursday morning.

The decision to open an inquiry came after the matter was referred to the office by the inspector general for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which controls the bridge, the source said.

37 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

U.S. Attorney to Open Inquiry Into Bridge Scandal [View all] warrior1 Jan 2014 OP

The Media yeoman6987 Jan 2014 #1

The NJ legislators Progressive dog Jan 2014 #7

Rachel Maddow is the media and she pursued it. Kablooie Jan 2014 #25

It was the local NJ media who kept after the story. Rachel Cha Jan 2014 #32

RICO, suave nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #2

Points for the pun. riqster Jan 2014 #3

I laughed. nt sufrommich Jan 2014 #5

Brilliant. JNelson6563 Jan 2014 #16

DUzy! calimary Jan 2014 #21

question politicman Jan 2014 #4

Only if they are convicted under state law. jeff47 Jan 2014 #6

Bush didn't pardon Libby iandhr Jan 2014 #8

Libby was not pardoned. Sanity Claws Jan 2014 #9

oops politicman Jan 2014 #12

No, you are not a Sanity Claws Jan 2014 #13

Hence Bush's other nickname, The Scooter Commuter n/t VWolf Jan 2014 #15

Welcome to DU, politicman! calimary Jan 2014 #23

I'm falling out of my chair. Rethugs being investigated? ffr Jan 2014 #10

Good W.J. McCabe Jan 2014 #11

Welcome to DU, W.J. McCabe! calimary Jan 2014 #24

K&R Coyotl Jan 2014 #14

It's about to get real:) grahamhgreen Jan 2014 #17

sweet warrior1 Jan 2014 #18

Well...I guess that will leave the door wide open for another... Hubert Flottz Jan 2014 #19

I kinda miss that insane egomaniac, endlessly entertaining. Ikonoklast Jan 2014 #29

He's kind of like a nerdy little Chucky doll davidpdx Jan 2014 #36

I'm waiting for Republicans to claim this is a politically motivated witchhunt.... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2014 #20

w00t Cali_Democrat Jan 2014 #22

Fifth ammendment festival. N/T Mr.Bill Jan 2014 #26

This is the office Christie left his stench in. nt msanthrope Jan 2014 #27

Ruin this lying asshole. another_liberal Jan 2014 #28

Why would the HEAD OF THE PORT AUTHORITY even CONSIDER such a STUPID request by a ChristyCream aide? vkkv Jan 2014 #30

There are several federal implications with this Scalded Nun Jan 2014 #31

anyone else spot this phrase: "laid low by something as mundane as a traffic jam." ? 2banon Jan 2014 #33

Bye Bye CC colsohlibgal Jan 2014 #34

When more than one state is involved, you're supposed to call in the Feds from the get-go rocktivity Jan 2014 #35

Bridge Music: freshwest Jan 2014 #37