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Jury Deliberating In Bridgegate Trial As Former Christie Aide Faces Charges

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Jurors in the trial of two former allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie charged with using traffic jams for political revenge have gone home for the day.

They began brief deliberations late Monday afternoon after attorneys wrapped up closing arguments. They're scheduled to resume at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.

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Former Christie staffer Bridget Kelly and former bridge authority appointee Bill Baroni are charged with scheming to punish a Democratic mayor who didn't endorse the Republican governor.

They face counts including conspiracy, wire fraud and misusing the property of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the agency that operates the George Washington Bridge.

Christie wasn't charged.

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