Which American lawyer worked closely with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to create traffic jams in Fort Lee, New Jersey?
Fort Lee lane closure scandal The Fort Lee lane closure scandal, also known as the George Washington Bridge lane closure scandal or Bridgegate, is a U.S. political scandal in which a staff member and political appointees of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) colluded to create traffic jams in Fort Lee, New Jersey, by closing lanes at the main toll plaza for the upper level of the George Washington Bridge.
Timmy Teepell Timothy Patrick Teepell, known as Timmy Teepell (born February 15, 1975), is a Republican political consultant from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who was chief of staff to Governor Bobby Jindal during most of Jindal's first term in office. Since 2011, Teepell has operated the firm OnMessage Inc., based in suburban Washington, D.C. Teepell is still an advisor to Jindal.