US Attorney Subpoenas Christie Campaign over Bridge Scandal

also, state Republican Party

The U.S. Attorney in New Jersey on Thursday subpoenaed New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's (R) reelection campaign for documents related to lane closures on the George Washington Bridge.

A subpoena was also issued to the state's Republican Party.

"The campaign and the state party intend to cooperate with the U.S. Attorney's office and the state legislative committee and will respond to the subpoenas accordingly," attorney Mark Sheridan said in a statement Thursday.