Judge Allows Official Misconduct Complaint Against Christie to Go Forward
A spokesman for Christie said the governor plans to appeal the "dishonorable complaint filed by a serial complainant"
By Brian Thompson
A judge has found probable cause for a complaint of official misconduct against Gov. Chris Christie related to the George Washington Bridge lane closures.
Judge Roy McGeady issued the ruling Thursday. The case now goes to the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, which will decide whether to bring the issue to a grand jury for possible indictment.
There was no immediate comment from Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir Grewal. Grewal was appointed to the position by Christie in January when John Molinelli retired. The governor nominated him to permanently retain the position last month, and it wasn't immediately clear if Grewal would recuse himself from the case due to the potential perception of conflict of interest.
Attorneys representing Christie declined to comment in court Thursday, referring questions to the governor's office.
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