New York Congressman to Be Indicted Next Week
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Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The only Republican congressman from New York City, Rep. Michael Grimm, will be indicted next week.
Grimm had been under investigation for campaign finance violations, which heated up after he was caught on video threatening a reporter at the Capitol Building after President Obama’s State of the Union Address. In a statement, Grimm’s attorney said that his client was “disappointed by the government’s decision,” but not surprised.
Grimm’s lawyer added that the government “has pursued a politically-driven vendetta against Congressman Grimm and not an independent search for the truth.”
Grimm maintained his innocence on Friday. He will be prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn.
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