Michael Grimm | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Michael McMahon |
| Succeeded by | Dan Donovan |
| Constituency | 13th district (2011–2013) 11th district (2013–2015) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Gerard Grimm February 7, 1970 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Baruch College (BBA) New York Law School (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1989–1997 |
| Rank | &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:USMC-E4.svg){kind=small} Corporal |
| Unit | &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Marine_Forces_Reserve_insignia_(transparent_background).png){kind=small} U.S. Marine Corps Reserve |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War • Operation Desert Shield • Operation Desert Storm |
| Awards | &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Combat_Action_Ribbon.svg){kind=small} Combat Action Ribbon&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:U.S._Navy_Unit_Commendation_ribbon.svg){kind=small} Navy Unit Commendation&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Navy_Meritorious_Unit_Commendation_ribbon.svg){kind=small} Meritorious Unit Commendation |
Michael Gerard Grimm (born February 7, 1970)[1] is an American former politician who represented New York in the United States Congress from 2011 to 2015, when he was convicted of tax fraud and resigned from Congress. Grimm represented New York's 13th congressional district during his first term, after which he represented New York's 11th congressional district. Both districts consisted of Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn. Grimm is a member of the Republican Party; during his time in office was the sole Republican to represent a significant portion of New York City.
On April 28, 2014, Grimm was charged by federal authorities with 20 counts of fraud, federal tax evasion, and perjury.[2] On December 23, 2014, he pleaded guilty to a single count of felony tax fraud, and "acknowledged committing perjury, hiring illegal immigrants, and committing wire fraud".[3] After initially vowing to retain his seat, Grimm announced on December 30, 2014, that he would resign from Congress effective January 5, 2015.[4] On May 5, 2015, Daniel M. Donovan Jr. won the special election to replace Grimm. On July 17, 2015, Grimm was sentenced to eight months in prison for tax evasion.[5] He began his prison term on September 22, 2015, after a brief delay for medical treatments.[6]
On October 1, 2017, Grimm launched a campaign to attempt to win back his old House seat in the 11th district. On June 26, 2018, he lost in the Republican primary.[7][8]
- ^ "Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R-N.Y.)". Roll Call. Congressional Quarterly. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
- ^ Clifford, Stephanie (April 29, 2014). "Grimm, Staten Island Congressman, Is Indicted on Fraud Charges". The New York Times.
- ^ Horowitz, Jason (December 23, 2014). "Rep. Michael Grimm Pleads Guilty but Says He Won't Resign". The New York Times. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^ "Michael Grimm: NY Congressman resigns after guilty plea". BBC News. December 30, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- ^ "Ex-Rep. Grimm sentenced to 8 months in prison in tax evasion case". Fox News. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ^ Marzulli, John (September 22, 2015). "Michael Grimm, disgraced Staten Island congressman, to begin prison sentence for filing false tax returns". Daily News (New York). Mortimer Zuckerman. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
- ^ Peltz, Jennifer (October 1, 2017). "Ex-Rep. Grimm eyeing Congress comeback after tax fraud plea". Associated Press. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
- ^ Jorgensen, Jillian; Smith, Greg B. (September 30, 2017). "Tax-evading ex-Rep. Michael Grimm to reveal bid for old seat, but not how he suddenly paid off $570G debt". New York Daily News. Retrieved October 1, 2017.