Christie Administration Lawyering Up To Assist With Internal Review Of Lane Closures

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie leaves City Hall Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, in Fort Lee, N.J. Christie traveled to Fort Lee to apologize in person to Mayor Mark Sokolich. Moving quickly to contain a widening political sc... New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie leaves City Hall Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, in Fort Lee, N.J. Christie traveled to Fort Lee to apologize in person to Mayor Mark Sokolich. Moving quickly to contain a widening political scandal, Christie fired one of his top aides Thursday and apologized repeatedly for the "abject stupidity" of his staff, insisting he had no idea anyone around him had engineered traffic jams to get even with a Democratic mayor. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) MORE LESS
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s (R) administration has hired outside legal counsel to help conduct an internal review of lane closures on the George Washington Bridge and assist with the U.S. attorney’s own investigation, according to multiple media reports.

Capital New York reported that Christie’s administration will announce Thursday the retention of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.

On its website, the firm offers assurance to prospective clients: “When your back is against the wall, there is always a way out.”

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