Governor Chris Christie: Mistakes were clearly made

US governor facing fresh probe over Sandy relief funds

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is under investigation after allegedly 'misusing funds' for the victims of Superstorm Sandy.

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Governor Chris Christie appeared to make reference to a couple of recent scandals in his 'New Jersey State of the State' speech.

His opening words were as follows:

The last week has tested this administration.

Mistakes were clearly made ... I know our citizens deserve better, much better.

It follows allegations that staff in Governor Christie's office conspired to cause a traffic jam on the George Washington Bridge, and that funds for the victims of Superstorm Sandy were misused for a promotional campaign.

Last updated Tue 22 Jul 2014

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