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David Wildstein, a key figure in the Bridgegate scandal, today pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy in connection with the politically-motivated lane closures at the George Washington Bridge in 2013.

Two others -- Bill Baroni, former Port Authority deputy executive director, and Bridget Anne Kelly, a former deputy chief of staff to Gov. Chris Christie -- have been indicted.

Here's the latest:

Fort Lee mayor calls Bridgegate admissions "a punch in the gut"



Mayor Mark Sokolich today called David Wildstein's admissions in the Bridgegate scandal a "jolt" and a "punch in the gut" to hear Wildstein admit in federal court to crimes motivated by a drive to "get" the mayor.

'Wildstein is a liar,' says Bridget Anne Kelly

A defiant Bridget Anne Kelly on Friday denied charges she was one of the masterminds behind the George Washington Bridge lane closures.

"David Waldstein is a liar." Bridget Kelly, #Bridgegate — Kathleen O'Brien (@OBrienLedger) May 1, 2015

The federal indictments carry a maximum penalty of 86 years, however they will do far less.

"There's no way you're going to see a sentence anywhere near that," U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman told reporters.

What do indictments mean for Christie's presidential hopes?

Though Gov. Chris Christie wasn't implicated in the charges handed down today in connection with the closing of local access lanes to the George Washington Bridge, political experts say the renewed attention on the scandal could damage his potential White House bid.

Bridgegate prosecutors fill holes in Christie's $7.5M internal review



Court documents released Friday left little doubt about motive in the case, as the U.S. Attorney's Office in New Jersey charged three Christie allies with conspiring to shut down the access lanes at Fort Lee to exact revenge against Sokolich.

Fort Lee residents react

"That's just downright mean," said Fort Lee PTA President April Lee Mazzola. "It's beyond unfair."

7 notable Fishman quotes on Bridgegate

Among the statements U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman made during his press conference: "Based on current evidence, we aren't going to charge anyone else."

Another mayor targeted?

The indictment unsealed today alleges that allies of Gov. Chris Christie retaliated against another northern New Jersey mayor: Steve Fulop of Jersey City.

Christie responds

Gov. Chris Christie said this afternoon that the charges filed today "make clear what I've said from day one is true."

I had no knowledge or involvement in the planning or execution of this act. — Governor Christie (@GovChristie) May 1, 2015

An attorney representing Bill Baroni said his client sincerely believed there was a traffic study and called Wildstein a "habitual liar."

"If David Wildstein was willing to repeatedly lie to settled a political grudge," the attorney said. — Kathryn Brenzel (@katiebrenzel) May 1, 2015

"No one should be surprised at his eagerness to concoct any story he thinks will help him stay out of federal prison," -Baroni's attorney — Kathryn Brenzel (@katiebrenzel) May 1, 2015

Fishman holds press conference

U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Paul J. Fishman addressed reporters this afternoon about the developments in the probe into the Bridgegate scandal, saying that the lane closures were a "political vendetta" against Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich.

What people are saying

Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) and Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex), who both co-chaired the Legislative Select Committee on Investigation, weigh in on today's developments in the Bridgegate scandal, among others.

U.S. Attorney holds press conference

Read Baroni, Kelly indictment

Read the indictment unsealed today against Bill Baroni and Bridget Anne Kelly, the Christie staffer who wrote the "time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee" email.

Baroni, Kelly indicted on 9 counts

Bill Baroni and Bridget Anne Kelly have each been indicted on nine counts in connection with the lane closures, according to court documents unsealed today.

Wildstein's attorney: Christie knew about lane closures

The attorney for David Wildstein, Alan Zegas, today repeated the claim that Gov. Chris Christie was aware of the plan to close access lanes to the George Washington Bridge.

Mr. Christie knew of the lane closures at the time, attorney says — Kathryn Brenzel (@katiebrenzel) May 1, 2015

Read Wildstein's plea agreement

David Wildstein pleaded guilty to two conspiracy counts in connection with the 2013 lane closings.

Wildstein pleads guilty

David Wildstein admitted today to conspiring with Bill Baroni and Bridget Anne Kelly to close the lanes at the George Washington Bridge in 2013 to "punish" the mayor of Fort Lee for not endorsing Christie in his re-election bid.

New York Times: Baroni, Kelly to be indicted

The New York Times reports that indictments are to be unsealed against two people in the Bridgegate scandal today: Bill Baroni, former Port Authority deputy executive director, and Bridget Anne Kelly, a former deputy chief of staff to Gov. Chris Christie.

Exclusive: Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly to be indicted in #bridgegate. Story now up: http://t.co/DPUp372FNT — Kate Zernike (@kzernike) May 1, 2015

Who is David Wildstein?

David Wildstein, a key figure in the Bridgegate scandal who is expected to plead guilty today, was a one-term mayor of Livingston and an anonymous blogger for more than a decade before he landed a $150,000-a-year job at the Port Authority.

Christie stays quiet -- for now

Gov. Chris Christie, who says he had no knowledge of the plan to close lanes at the George Washington Bridge, did not comment on the looming charges during an address to business leaders in Virginia this morning.

Wildstein arrives at court

David Wildstein arrived at a federal court in Newark this morning, sporting a new look -- including a beard and visible weight loss -- that left onlookers asking "was that him?"

"Cheers" star caught in scandal?

As news of "Christie ally" David Wildstein's plans to plead guilty spread this morning, Kirstie Alley found herself caught in the Bridgegate scandal thanks to social media.

Don't pin this on Kirstie Alley. pic.twitter.com/Y424pcuEtF — deep straight (@HarronWawker) May 1, 2015

Ally responded on Twitter.

And THIS is how rumors once again get started...jeez...hasn't even been a week since my last accusation... — Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) May 1, 2015

Charges coming today

Following a 16-month investigation into the lane closures at the George Washington Bridge in September 2013, the U.S. Attorney's office today said it "a proceeding of interest in a criminal matter" is scheduled for 11 a.m. at a federal court in Newark.

Wildstein set to plead guilty

Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that David Wildstein, who worked as the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's director of interstate capital projects until he resigned over the Bridgegate scandal, was set to plead guilty.

How the Bridgegate scandal unfolded

Here's the details on the scandal from the first day lanes were shut to the George Washington Bridge in September 2013 to the charges filed today.

Follow these NJ Advance Media reporters on Twitter for more Bridgegate updates: @cbaxter1, @ClaudeBrodesser, @MatthewArco, @briandonohue, @katiebrenzel , @amanda_marzullo, @TedShermanSL and @TomZambito.

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