BREAKING: Grimm to step down, according to reports
Congressmember Michael Grimm has gone back on his decision not to step down from Congress in the wake of his guilty plea on a felony tax evasion charge.
Grimm, who has represented Staten Island and portions of Brooklyn since 2011, originally said after pleading guilty to one charge of tax evasion on Tuesday, December 23 that he planned to continue serving in the House but has since changed his mind, reportedly after speaking Monday to House Speaker John Boehner.
“After much thought and prayer, I have made the very difficult decision to step down from Congress effective January 5th, 2015,” said the congressmember in a statement. “This decision is made with a heavy heart, as I have enjoyed a very special relationship and closeness with my constituents, whom I care about deeply.