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Michael Grimm

After first defending his actions, Rep. Michael Grimm, R-New York, apologized today for physically threatening a NY1 News reporter at the U.S. Capitol.

"@repmichaelgrimm called to apologize. He said he 'overreacted.' I accepted his apology," The reporter, Michael Scotto, tweeted.

Grimm stormed off Tuesday night when Scotto tried to ask him questions about campaign finance allegations against the lawmaker. After Scutto said on camera Grimm had refused to talk to him, Grimm surged toward the reporter and said: "Let me be clear to you: If you ever do that to me again, I'll throw you off this f***ing balcony." Ref. CNN

Grimm Michael

Rep. Grimm, investigated on campaign finance, to face criminal charges, lawyer says

A lawyer for Rep. Michael Grimm, R-N.Y., said Friday that the U.S. Attorney "has disclosed its intent to file criminal charges" Against the two-term congressman. Grimm has been investigated for campaign finance violations. Ref. USAToday

Michael Grimm History & Civil Business Politics

N.Y. Rep. Michael Grimm indicted on 20 criminal charges

The indictment includes tax fraud, conspiracy, obstruction, mail fraud, perjury and the unlawful employment of illegal immigrants. Ref. USAToday

Grimm Michael

Another politician showing us his white teethed smile while scamming himself through the system. Let justice be served!

Grimm Michael

Rep. Michael Grimm, R-N.Y., plans to resign from the House of Representatives in the wake of his guilty plea in a tax evasion case, the New York Daily News reported late Monday. Grimm was charged in April with hiding more than $1 million in revenue from a restaurant he owned before he ran for Congress; he maintained his innocence and was re-elected in November. Ref. USAToday