Bonnie Watson Coleman
U.S. Representative
Democrat
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Record & events
- investigation: She was a member of the joint legislative investigative committee probing the closing of lanes on the George Washington bridge, later known as Bridgegate. (as of 2026-07-18T01:52:37.537Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- resignation: She resigned from the committee in early 2014 after calling for Governor Chris Christie to resign. (as of 2026-07-18T01:52:37.537Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- investigation: Watson Coleman later thanked the secretary of state for referring the candidates to the attorney general's office for investigation. (as of 2026-07-18T01:52:37.537Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- charge: In 2022, she and other representatives were arrested at an abortion rights rally outside the Supreme Court. (as of 2026-07-18T01:52:37.537Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- disposition: Coleman, pleaded guilty to holding up the Kids "R" Us store at Mercer Mall with a handgun as it was about to close on March 12, 2001; they were sentenced to seven years in prison and served five and a half years. (as of 2026-07-18T01:52:37.537Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- disposition: When asked for comment, Brian Hughes, the County Executive, said, "the county has maintained a policy of hiring ex-convicts in search of a second chance". (as of 2026-07-18T01:52:37.537Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
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