SCOTUS Throws Out 2 Key Convictions In 'Bridgegate' Scandal

The Bridgegate scandal involved New Jersey officials Bridget Kelly and Bill Baroni, who were initially convicted of federal fraud for orchestrating a traffic jam on the George Washington Bridge as political retribution. However, the Supreme Court later ruled that their actions did not constitute a federal crime since their motive was political payback, not personal gain. The ruling highlighted the limitations of federal wire and property fraud laws, emphasizing that not all corrupt acts by state officials are federal offenses. Baroni was released on bond, and Kelly's sentence was paused during the appeal.

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