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politics7 months ago

Trump Pardons Former NY Congressman Michael Grimm Amid Broader Pardons

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.

politics7 months ago

Trump Pardons Former Rep. Michael Grimm for Tax Fraud

President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to former Staten Island Congressman Michael Grimm, who had pleaded guilty to aiding in the preparation of a false tax return and served time in prison. The pardon also included James and Marlene Kernan for employing a convicted felon. Grimm's legal issues involved concealing $900,000 in gross receipts from a restaurant he was part of.

news1 year ago

Ex-Rep. Michael Grimm Paralyzed in Polo Accident

Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, a New York Republican, is paralyzed from the chest down after a horse-riding accident during a polo tournament. Grimm, who resigned from Congress in 2015 following a tax fraud conviction, is receiving treatment at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Friends have set up a GoFundMe to cover his medical expenses, which are expected to be substantial. Grimm, a former Marine and FBI agent, had been an avid polo player. The fundraising effort has raised over $260,000 so far.

entertainment2 years ago

'America's Got Talent' Winner Michael Grimm Makes Miraculous Recovery from Mystery Illness

Michael Grimm, winner of "America's Got Talent" season 5, is making progress in his recovery after being hospitalized with a mysterious illness. He can now speak and walk on his own, although he still needs to relearn movement and speech. Doctors have been unable to diagnose a specific disease or syndrome, and Michael's wife says he had an adverse reaction to being on a ventilator. While he is no longer using a cane, he still can't sing or play guitar. Michael's hospital bills have exceeded $200,000, but fellow Las Vegas performers are organizing a benefit concert to help cover the costs.

health2 years ago

Michael Grimm Awake and Off Ventilator After ICU Stay

Former "America’s Got Talent" winner Michael Grimm has regained consciousness and has been taken off a ventilator after being hospitalized in intensive care for at least two weeks due to a mystery illness. Although he doesn't have a strong enough voice to communicate, his wife said, "his voice is slowly coming back" and he is being weaned off medications doctors prescribed him. Grimm's wife has not disclosed what caused his health issues.

entertainment2 years ago

'America's Got Talent' Winner Michael Grimm in ICU with Mystery Illness

Michael Grimm, winner of "America's Got Talent" season 5, has been hospitalized and sedated in an ICU with an unknown illness. His wife and manager, Lucie Zolcerva-Grimm, shared in an emotional video that Grimm was rushed to the emergency room on Memorial Day after struggling with his health for months. Doctors have not yet been able to diagnose his illness, and Grimm remains unconscious and on a ventilator. Zolcerva-Grimm canceled most of his upcoming concerts and asked for fans' patience and support during his difficult recovery.

entertainment2 years ago

AGT Winner Michael Grimm in ICU on Ventilator.

Michael Grimm, the winner of America's Got Talent season five, has been hospitalized and placed on a ventilator due to a severe unknown illness. His wife, Lucie Zolcerva-Grimm, revealed in a video message that he was rushed to the ICU during Memorial Day weekend and is currently heavily sedated. The doctors have removed the ventilator, but he is still sedated to prevent seizures or flatlining. The family is asking for supportive letters and donations to help with medical expenses.

entertainment2 years ago

'AGT' Winner Michael Grimm in ICU and Sedated Due to Health Issue

Michael Grimm, the winner of "America’s Got Talent" Season 5, has been hospitalized and sedated due to an undisclosed illness, according to his wife. Grimm is in intensive care and remains unconscious, but is breathing on his own. His wife did not disclose the cause of his illness or where he is hospitalized. Grimm will also need vocal chord repair after relying on a ventilator, which left him with no voice.

entertainment2 years ago

'AGT' Winner Michael Grimm Hospitalized and Sedated Due to Mystery Illness

Michael Grimm, the winner of America's Got Talent Season 5, is in the ICU and sedated after being admitted to the hospital with a mystery illness. His wife, Lucie Zolcerva-Grimm, shared an update on his health, saying that he was struggling with his health and was unable to fulfill shows. Grimm was eventually taken off the ventilator and is able to breathe on his own again but continues to be sedated. Doctors are still trying to find out what illness he is facing, and upcoming shows have been canceled.

entertainment2 years ago

'America's Got Talent' Winner Michael Grimm Sedated and Hospitalized for Mystery Illness

Michael Grimm, winner of America's Got Talent in 2010, has been hospitalized and sedated for the past week due to an unknown illness. His wife shared that he was struggling with his health for the past couple of months and was lacking energy. Doctors have not been able to figure out what's wrong, but they have ruled out a stroke. Michael is now in stable condition and breathing on his own, but will need physical therapy and vocal cord repair due to his bedridden state.

entertainment2 years ago

'America's Got Talent' Winner Michael Grimm Hospitalized and Unconscious in Intensive Care

Michael Grimm, the season 5 winner of America's Got Talent, is currently hospitalized and sedated amid a mysterious illness. His wife, Lucie Zolverva-Grimm, shared an update on his Instagram account, saying he's in intensive care and has been hospitalized since Memorial Day. Grimm's June concerts in Las Vegas have been canceled, as well as his Fourth of July concert in Arizona. He was taken off a ventilator on Tuesday but remains sedated.

entertainment2 years ago

AGT Winner Michael Grimm Hospitalized and Sedated for Mystery Health Issue

Michael Grimm, the winner of America's Got Talent season 5, has been hospitalized since Memorial Day due to a mystery health issue. He is currently sedated and in intensive care, and his wife has revealed that he remains unconscious but is finally breathing on his own again. The cause of his health issues is currently unknown, and he will need to undergo vocal chord repair due to the time he spent on a ventilator. Most of his shows this month have been canceled, and he will need to undergo physical therapy due to being bedridden. Grimm won AGT in 2010 and used his prize money to buy a new home for his grandparents who raised him.

entertainment2 years ago

'AGT' Winner Michael Grimm Sedated in Hospital for Health Issue

Michael Grimm, winner of "America's Got Talent" season 5, has been hospitalized and sedated after a mystery health issue. He remains unconscious but is breathing on his own again. His upcoming shows have been canceled, and he will need physical therapy and vocal chord repair due to his time on a ventilator. The root of the issue is unclear, but his wife says he had been lacking energy and struggling to finish performances before becoming increasingly sick last month.