Michael Grimm, the US Congressman whose name has come up in connection with the Rabbi Pinto affair, will likely be charged with federal fraud, after a lengthy investigation.•
The New York Times reports that Grimm is charged with three offenses: wire fraud, obstruction of justice, and perjury in a federal lawsuit.
Grimm's lawyer confirmed the news but claimed that his client claims he is innocent, and that the suspicions made public against him are part of a 'political persecution campaign.'.
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Grimm, a 44-year-old congressman representing Stan Island and part of Brooklyn, was accused of illegally funneling money to his campaign two years ago when his fundraisers, Diana Durand and Ofer Bitton, were accused of illegally funneling money to his campaign.
Over the past year, the congressman's name has been linked to the Rabbi Pinto affair, on suspicion that he received money illegally from the rabbi's people. According to the suspicion, the rabbi, who was being blackmailed by businessmen who threatened to reveal his medical details, turned to the immigrants and asked for help, and they promised to help in exchange for payment.
But ironically, it turned out Later, Grimm himself was suspected of being one of the business owners who threatened the rabbi.
