Bridge-Gate witness: Box of ‘Christie Crème’ donuts caused ‘freak out’ in governor’s office

New allegations emerged Friday in the Bridge-Gate trial, including a reiteration of the claim that Gov. Chris Christie lied during a news conference about the scandal, as well as testimony that a box

News 12 Staff

Oct 8, 2016, 2:23 AM

Updated 2,755 days ago

Share:

Bridge-Gate witness: Box of ‘Christie Crème’ donuts caused ‘freak out’ in governor’s office
New allegations emerged Friday in the Bridge-Gate trial, including a reiteration of the claim that Gov. Chris Christie lied during a news conference about the scandal, as well as testimony that a box of doughnuts caused major drama in the office.
The defense presented an email in court apparently written by former Christie staffer Christina Renna, which was sent to defendant Bridget Kelly.
Renna testified that she wrote the email to Kelly on Sept. 12, 2013, about the Fort Lee lane closings which stated that the mayor of Fort Lee believed the lane shutdown was government retribution. Kelly apparently replied back to the email, "Good."
Kelly's attorney say that this email was presented to Gov. Christie's chief of staff a day before the Dec. 12, 2013, news conference where the governor denied having any knowledge of the lane closings.
Defense attorney Michael Critchley says the email shows that the governor was lying.
"I thought the word retribution is important," he later told reporters.
Renna testified that she was angry at Kelly due to a power struggle within the office. Kelly had asked Renna to delete the email, but Renna saved a copy.
The former staffer also testified that before Bridge-Gate, a box of doughnuts that said "Christie Crème" made the governor and his senior staff "freak out" on Kelly. Renna testified that an intern made the doughnuts for an office baking contest, and when the photos hit social media Kelly took heat from the governor.
The trial is expected to resume Tuesday.


More from News 12
1:49
Fire in Newark displaces dozens of people, destroys businesses

Fire in Newark displaces dozens of people, destroys businesses

2:23
Spotty showers overnight with lows around 48; breezy but sunny Wednesday ahead

Spotty showers overnight with lows around 48; breezy but sunny Wednesday ahead

1:17
Police: 4 thieves stole high-end handbags from Montclair shop

Police: 4 thieves stole high-end handbags from Montclair shop

1:37
NJ Business Coalition urges lawmakers to reconsider corporate transit fee

NJ Business Coalition urges lawmakers to reconsider corporate transit fee

1:02
Composting can save money, help gardens and save the planet. Here are 10 tips to get you started

Composting can save money, help gardens and save the planet. Here are 10 tips to get you started

0:28
Police: Man accused of stealing steaks from Bayonne Walmart at knifepoint

Police: Man accused of stealing steaks from Bayonne Walmart at knifepoint

0:19
Road rage incident in Jersey City caught on camera; police seek driver

Road rage incident in Jersey City caught on camera; police seek driver

0:56
Jersey Proud: Man walks across the US raising money for ‘America Walks’

Jersey Proud: Man walks across the US raising money for ‘America Walks’

2:00
Seaside Park enacts new ‘No Wake Zone’ law to prevent people causing havoc in flooded streets

Seaside Park enacts new ‘No Wake Zone’ law to prevent people causing havoc in flooded streets

1:07
Paterson middle school briefly goes into lockdown following gunshots at nearby home

Paterson middle school briefly goes into lockdown following gunshots at nearby home

2:04
Police: Crews rescue 46 dogs from fire inside Pio Costa industrial complex in Fairfield

Police: Crews rescue 46 dogs from fire inside Pio Costa industrial complex in Fairfield

0:31
Sources: Body recovered in Barnegat Bay believed to be missing Island Heights woman

Sources: Body recovered in Barnegat Bay believed to be missing Island Heights woman

1:52
Police: South Brunswick crash involving car and motorcycle kills 1

Police: South Brunswick crash involving car and motorcycle kills 1

0:55
News 12 and Red Bulls host Weather Education Day at Red Bull Arena

News 12 and Red Bulls host Weather Education Day at Red Bull Arena

0:20
Police: Burglar found in crawl space at Ocean Township diner

Police: Burglar found in crawl space at Ocean Township diner

Police: 1 person killed in car crash on Route 535 in South Brunswick

Police: 1 person killed in car crash on Route 535 in South Brunswick

0:29
Moscow court rejects Evan Gershkovich's appeal, keeping him in jail until at least June 30

Moscow court rejects Evan Gershkovich's appeal, keeping him in jail until at least June 30

0:27
Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A named world’s best terminal by Skytrax

Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A named world’s best terminal by Skytrax

1:52
Rahway police seek public’s help identifying suspects in attempted car thefts, burglaries

Rahway police seek public’s help identifying suspects in attempted car thefts, burglaries

0:29
Former Wildwood mayor indicted for 2nd time, accused of tax evasion

Former Wildwood mayor indicted for 2nd time, accused of tax evasion