Opening Statements In Bridgegate Trial Take Place In Newark Court

NEWARK, NJ - SEPTEMBER 19: Water darkens a sculpture, titled "Justice," in front of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Courthouse, as members of the media gather before opening statements are heard in the "Bridgegate" trial on September 19, 2016 in Newark, New Jersey. Bill Baroni and Bridget Anne Kelly, associates of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, are charged on a nine count indictment including conspiracy and fraud, which alleges that they caused extreme traffic and road closures on the George Washington Bridge. Consequently, commuters were stranded for hours, while emergency personnel were prevented from responding to 911 calls. (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images)