AP source: More subpoenas to come in bridge probe

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — More subpoenas are expected to be issued by a New Jersey legislative committee investigating a plot by aides to Gov. Chris Christie to create gridlock by blocking traffic lanes near the George Washington Bridge.

A person familiar with the committee's plans told The Associated Press that up to a dozen subpoenas could be issued after the panel meets today. The person spoke on condition of anonymity so as not to disclose pending actions of the panel before the meeting.

Any action by the panel would follow last week's deadline for 20 people and organizations close to Christie to return subpoenaed documents. All but a few have sought more time. Two key figures are fighting to have the subpoenas withdrawn.

None of the subpoenaed documents has been released so far.

The committee is scheduled to discuss who else to subpoena for documents, as well as options for enforcing the subpoenas to former Christie campaign manager Bill Stepien and fired Deputy Chief of Staff Bridget Kelly. Both have said through their lawyers that they will not turn over correspondence to the panel.