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Trump Issues Pardons and Commutations, Including for Michael Grimm
President Trump has granted pardons to several individuals, including former Rep. Michael Grimm, who expressed gratitude following his conviction for tax fraud.
USA TODAYDonald Trump pardons former Republican Rep. Michael Grimm for tax fraud conviction
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President Trump pardoned former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, who was convicted of tax fraud in 2014.
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Grimm expressed gratitude for the pardon, especially after a recent horse riding accident left him paralyzed from the neck down.
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He served seven months in prison and completed community service after pleading guilty to tax fraud.
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In addition to Grimm, Trump pardoned several others, including reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley.
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Trump also commuted the sentences of eight individuals, including Larry Hoover, a notorious gang leader.
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