This is probably the reason why Trump de-selected Christie as his running mate.
Two former aides to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have been found guilty on all counts in the so-called Bridgegate trial.
Bridget Anne Kelly, Christie’s former deputy chief of staff, and Bill Baroni, a former official at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey who was appointed by Christie, were accused of conspiring to close lanes at the George Washington Bridge for political retaliation.
The jury in Newark deliberated for 20 hours over the course of five days. Federal prosecutors argued that Kelly and Baroni devised the lane closures, under the cover of a traffic study, to punish Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich, a Democrat, who refused to endorse Christie, a Republican, for reelection in 2013.
The nine charges against each of the defendants include conspiracy and fraud. Kelly and Baroni could each face a maximum of more than 100 years in prison. The most serious charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years.
Kelly and Baroni are due back in court for sentencing on Feb. 21. Christie has denied any involvement or knowledge of the plot to close the bridge.