Former Republican Rep. Michael Grimm of Staten Island was paralyzed after falling from a horse in September, leaving him unable to stroll, deputy government director of the New York Metropolis Board of Elections Vincent Ignizio revealed Sunday on Fb.
The damage left Grimm unable to stroll, based on Ignizio. He reportedly sustained the damage whereas enjoying polo.
“Our friend, former Marine, FBI Agent, and US Congressman Michael Grimm was paralyzed following a devastating accident when thrown from a horse in September 2024. He has been in the most devastating of situations and through the grace of God, Mr. Grimm has miraculously thread the needle to survive. Yet, his ongoing care and the treatment to walk again will cost millions of dollars. For a man who has dedicated his life to helping others, we now humbly ask that you give generously to help him,” the GoFundMe description reads.
Grimm pleaded responsible to tax evasion in federal court docket in 2015, and was launched from jail in 2016 after spending seven months behind bars.
In 2018, he tried a political comeback however misplaced a Republican main to incumbent Republican Rep. Dan Donovan, who finally misplaced to Democrat Max Rose that yr.
Since then, Grimm has largely stayed out of politics.
