Federal prosecutors argued Monday that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was made aware after-the-fact of his office’s plan to shut down the George Washington Bridge as a revenge move for Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich’s not supporting the Republican’s reelection bid.

The prosecution’s claim during opening arguments was the first time government officials have alleged in court the governor was aware of the plot, even in the days following the incident when he denied it.

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