Michael Grimm (politician)
| Michael Grimm | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York |
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In office January 3, 2011 – January 5, 2015 |
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| 13th congressional district (2011–2013) | |
| 11th congressional district (2013–2015) | |
| Preceded by | Michael McMahon |
| Succeeded by | Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Michael Gerard Grimm February 7, 1970 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater |
Baruch College (B.B.A.) New York Law School (J.D.) |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
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| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Marine Corps
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| Years of service | 1989–1997 |
| Rank |
 Corporal
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| Unit |
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| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
 Combat Action Ribbon Navy Unit Commendation Meritorious Unit Commendation
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Michael Gerard Grimm (born February 7, 1970) is an American businessman and politician who represented New York in the United States Congress from 2011 to 2015. 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, and during his time in office was the only Republican to represent a significant portion of New York City. He is a former FBI agent, businessman, attorney, and U.S. Marine, having served in the Persian Gulf War.
On April 28, 2014, Grimm was charged by federal authorities with 20 counts of fraud, federal tax evasion, and perjury. 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". After initially vowing to retain his seat, Grimm announced on December 30, 2014, that he would resign from Congress effective January 5, 2015. 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. He began his prison term on September 22, 2015 after a brief delay for medical treatments.
Grimm was raised as a Catholic in Queens, New York, the son of Petrina (née Castronova) and Gerard Grimm. He is of German, Irish, and Sicilian descent. He graduated from Archbishop Molloy High School in 1988.
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