Ex-Christie allies seek new trial, say jury acted improperly FOX 29 Philadelphia US Published December 20, 2016 12:24 PM EST Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published December 20, 2016 12:24 PM EST NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Two former allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie are seeking to have their convictions in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing case thrown out.