WestVirginiaRebel Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Fox News: U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm plans to resign, Fox News confirmed Monday, one week after the Staten Island congressman admitted to federal tax evasion. Grimm, who was re-elected to a third term representing New York's 13th district in November, is expected to resign sometime this week. Grimm, a Republican, pleaded guilty on Dec. 23 in federal court in Brooklyn to one count of aiding in the filing of a false tax return. He had been accused of hiding more than $1 million in sales and wages while running a Manhattan health-food restaurant. Under the plea agreement, he could face up to three years in federal prison. His sentencing is set for June 8. Following his guilty plea, Grimm said he planned to continue serving in the Congress. "As long as I'm able to serve, I'm going to serve," he said last week. "As of right now I'm still in a capacity to serve, and that's exactly what I plan on doing." The House won't formally recognize the vacancy until after the new Congress convenes on Jan. 6. Grimm's resignation will reduce the GOP majority in the new Congress from 247 seats to 246. ________ Stupidity crosses party lines, unfortunately... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber_Liberty Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Pity he wasn't a Democrat like Rangel. He could have survived this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearvision Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Pity he wasn't a Democrat like Rangel. He could have survived this. So true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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