Republican Congressman Michael Grimm (R-NY) seems to be watching his congressional career spiral down the political toilet, as it is being reported that he will turn himself into federal authorities, who will file criminal charges against him.

The paper (Washington Post) reported that the charges to be announced by U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch would be related to the operation of the Upper East Side restaurant, Healthalicious. It was not immediately clear whether the charges would relate to the financing of Grimm’s 2010 congressional campaign, which has been the focus of a long-running FBI investigation.

The Post reported that Healthalicious was fined $88,000 for not providing workers compensation to employees. Workers also reportedly accused the company of not following state wage laws and giving workers cash payments to skirt New York tax and business laws.
“We are disappointed by the government’s decision, but hardly surprised,” said the statement from Grimm’s attorney, William McGinley. “From the beginning, the government has pursued a politically driven vendetta against Congressman Grimm and not an independent search for the truth.”

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The statement said Grimm “asserts his innocence of any wrongdoing” and “will be vindicated.”

“Until then, he will continue to serve his constituents with the same dedication and tenacity that has characterized his lifetime of public service as a Member of Congress, Marine Corps combat veteran, and decorated FBI Special Agent,” the statement said.

The House Ethics Committee announced in November that Grimm was under investigation for possible campaign finance violations. That committee said it would defer its inquiry because of a separate Department of Justice investigation.

In that case, made public this month, the woman was accused of funneling at least $10,000 to Grimm’s campaign by passing them through friends who agreed to have the donations listed under their names.-FOX News

This is not good.