Grimm, a Republican, was convicted in November 2014 of tax fraud and related charges stemming from his ownership of a Manhattan restaurant before joining Congress.
President Donald Trump issued a full pardon on Wednesday to former Staten Island Congressman Michael Grimm, NY1 has learned. The Republican lawmaker, who represented Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn in Congress from 2011 to 2015, pleaded guilty in December 2014 to aiding and assisting the preparation of a false tax return. He served seven months in prison, one month of house arrest, and 200 hours of community service.
On Wednesday, former New York City congressman Michael Grimm had his 2014 tax fraud conviction forgiven. Grimm, who represented Staten Island, served seven months in jail and carried out 200 hours of community service for the offence.
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