Trump Pardons Former NY Congressman Michael Grimm Amid Broader Pardons
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President Trump pardoned former Congressman Michael Grimm, who pleaded guilty to tax fraud in 2014, citing concerns over a weaponized justice system, and also pardoned ex-Governor John G. Rowland of Connecticut. Grimm, a Staten Island Republican, served prison time for tax evasion and attempted a political comeback afterward, while Rowland faced multiple corruption convictions. The pardons highlight Trump's use of presidential authority amid ongoing political and legal debates.
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- Trump pardons former NY Rep. Michael Grimm after tax fraud conviction ABC7 New York
- Trump pardons former GOP congressman Michael Grimm over tax fraud charges CBS News
- Trump pardons former New York congressmember and Connecticut governor Politico
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