Bill Stepien

It's now up to a judge whether two key figures in a political payback scandal ensnaring Gov. Chris Christie's administration will have to turn over text messages and other private communications to New Jersey lawmakers investigating the case.

A former aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says in legal papers that there's a "real and substantial threat" of self-incrimination if she gives state lawmakers records they have requested from her as they look into a political payback scandal involving Christie's office.

Newly released versions of digital communications between two key Bridgegate figures portray arrogance, pettiness and callousness but shed no new light on the possible involvement of others.

New Jersey lawmakers investigating a political payback scandal involving Gov. Chris Christie's administration have filed court papers to enforce subpoenas on two key figures who refuse to turn over documents

Two key figures in a political payback scandal ensnaring Gov. Chris Christie's administration reiterated Tuesday to New Jersey legislative investigators that they will not turn over requested documents.