Former Port Authority exec files lawsuit to quash subpoena in GWB probe

[George II]

Source: Bergen Record

David Wildstein, the executive at the center of the decision to close lanes at the entrance to the George Washington Bridge, filed a lawsuit in superior court today trying to quash the legislature’s subpoena of his testimony, according to a spokesperson for the court.

The lawsuit said the subpoena is invalid for a number of reasons. Wildstein’s lawyer, Alan Zegas, questioned the validity of Wisniewski’s signature on the subpeona.

The lawsuit also questioned Wisniewski’s ability to issue a subpoena for investigative purposes and said he had a conflict of interest in the case because as a lawyer, Wisniewski allegedly represented a firm with a financial stake in Port Authority business.

Wildstein has been subpoenaed to appear on Thursday before Assemblyman John Wisniewski, D-Middlesex, and the Assembly transportation committee to answer questions about the lane closures.

Read more: http://www.northjersey.com/news/Former_Port_Authority_exec_files_lawsuit_to_quash_subpoena_in_GWB_probe.html

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How arrogant can these people be? The hearing will be tomorrow.

[riversedge]

1. umm. on same days the emails are released ...and Christie is still in hiding.....

Coincidence? something smells

.....Today, The Record published emails and other correspondence between Wildstein and members of Christie’s staff, implicating them in the decision to close the bridge. Wisniewski has said previously he wanted to question Wildstein to explain some of those conversations.

The lawsuit came on a day when Governor Christie has been silent about allegations that top senior staff played a role in a possible political decision to close the lanes.
- See more at: http://www.northjersey.com/news/Former_Port_Authority_exec_files_lawsuit_to_quash_subpoena_in_GWB_probe.html#sthash.vdQPG5b5.dpuf

[George II]

2. MSNBC is again rporting on this story, including the lawsuit to quash the subpoena...

....this story has a life of it's own and keeps getting bigger by the minute.

It's just like any other scandal - bad enough as it is, the lies and cover-ups are even worse.

To borrow a phrase from one of the emails, "is it wrong that I am smiling?"

On another note, even the National Review - yes, the CONSERVATIVE National Review! - has come out with a scathing criticism of Christie!

[Beacool]

11. At heart, all bullies are cowards.

It doesn't surprise me that Christie canceled today his one public event and is hiding his ugly mug.

[Hubert Flottz]

3. I vote...

GUILTY!

[Baitball Blogger]

4. Someone seems to be a wee bit worried about this, methinks.

[George II]

5. Considering that both Wildsteim and Baroni, Christie's two ousted Port Authority members....

...have retained CRIMINAL defense attorneys, I'd agree except for the "wee bit" part!

[dixiegrrrrl]

6. aha..I hd not heard that....

Thanks for that info.

[Hosnon]

17. Is this the lawfirm's website?

http://www.zegaslaw.com

[Javaman]

7. I predict there will be a lot of "pleading of the 5th amendment". nt

[notadmblnd]

8. They are fools if they protect Christie

nt

[Javaman]

19. they're not. they are looking to cut a deal to keep themselves out of prison.

once they get that deal, the flood gates will open.

[1StrongBlackMan]

18. And I (the committee) should ...

call Kelly, then Wildstein, then christie and offer immunity from prosecution to the first one that comes forward and a promise to use the full weight of the law on the second place finisher.

My guess is Kelly will get there first because she has the most exposure. Wildstein may have did the deed; but it is clear that he did so on someone else's order ... the question is, "was it her order, Christie's order, or someone else's?"

[alcibiades_mystery]

9. Take the Fifth you half-wit racketeer!

Put these fuckers on a spit and let 'em roast.

[Beacool]

10. Tough sh*t, Wildstein!!!

You played with fire and got burned. Now face the consequences like a man.

[Laxman]

12. If he went to Alan Zegas...

he's worried. Zegas is one of the lawyers of choice in NJ for the high-profile guilty. He'll kick and scream for a while, but eventually Wildstein will either flip on his master or go down.

[Kelvin Mace]

13. Speaking of frivilous lawsuits

Does this guy seriously that he will be able to keep the truth hidden?

[SoapBox]

14. Wow...this guy has some kind of big

"brass"!

[olddad56]

15. In just reading the headline, I thought they were going to investigate GWB, the idiot,not the bridge

[yardwork]

16. I wonder what other emails Wildstein has that he could release....