The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/michael-grimm/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:29:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Michael Grimm | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/michael-grimm/ 32 32 In NYC, a Republican ex-con fights to return to Congress https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-nyc-a-republican-ex-con-fights-to-return-to-congress/ Sat, 02 Jun 2018 20:43:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1863151 Mike Grimm, who in addition to serving time for tax fraud played a central role in scandals surrounding Israeli Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, is running without the support of Trump

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]]> Ex-head of police anti-corruption unit indicted for corruption https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-head-of-police-anti-corruption-unit-indicted-on-corruption-charges/ Sun, 05 Mar 2017 19:22:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1573702 Police allege that Menashe Arviv established a 3-year-long mutually beneficial relationship with disgraced Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto

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]]> GOP congressmen to Abbas: You are responsible for Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/gop-congressmen-to-abbas-you-are-responsible-for-hamas/ Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:42:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1018214&preview_id=1018214 In stern letter, six lawmakers pan Palestinian statements comparing missing teens to incarcerated terrorists

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]]> NY lawmaker linked to Israeli rabbi charged with fraud https://www.timesofisrael.com/ny-lawmaker-linked-to-israeli-rabbi-charged-with-fraud/ Tue, 29 Apr 2014 12:29:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=967302 US Congressman Michael Grimm received hundreds of thousands from followers of controversial Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto

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]]> US congressman to face charges over Pinto-linked funds https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-congressman-to-face-charges-over-pinto-linked-funds/ Sat, 26 Apr 2014 02:07:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=964406 Republican Rep. Michael Grimm said to have received illegal contributions from followers of Israeli rabbi

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]]> Attorney general to charge prominent rabbi https://www.timesofisrael.com/attorney-general-to-charge-prominent-rabbi/ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 20:09:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=871378&preview_id=871378 Yoshiyahu Pinto suspected of offering $200,000 bribe to policeman in return for information about an investigation

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]]> US congressman embroiled in Pinto case threatens reporter https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-congressman-embroiled-in-pinto-case-threatens-reporter/ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:22:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=850778 Michael Grimm caught on camera vowing to 'break' reporter 'in half' and throw him off of a balcony

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]]> Top cop probed over alleged benefits from prominent rabbi https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-cop-allegedly-receives-benefits-from-prominent-rabbi/ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 08:21:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=831024 Affiliates of Yoshiyahu Pinto said to provide kickbacks to anti-corruption unit's director in case involving FBI, NY congressman

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]]> Uber-connected rabbi aims to end Israeli religious politics https://www.timesofisrael.com/an-uber-connected-rabbi-aims-to-end-israels-religious-politics/ Mon, 16 Sep 2013 19:40:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=671484 With his tens of thousands of followers, Yoshiyau Pinto could prove a game-changer on the political scene, despite the taint of scandal surrounding him

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]]> House commitee approves $2m. in US-Israel energy cooperation https://www.timesofisrael.com/house-commitee-approves-2m-in-us-israel-energy-cooperation/ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:52:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=593600 Funds to continue support for research and development of alternative energy sources

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]]> Panel defers probe of congressman’s links to rabbi https://www.timesofisrael.com/panel-defers-probe-of-congressmans-links-to-rabbi/ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:40:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=295606 House ethics committee follows precedent by allowing Justice Department to complete investigation of New York Republican Michael Grimm

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]]> Obama wins big among Jews, with 69%-30% victory over Romney https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-wins-big-in-jewish-polls-with-69-30-victory-over-romney/ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:16:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=273404 Despite millions of dollars spent and unprecedented grass-roots work by Republican Jewish groups, exit polls of Jewish voters show only slight decline in support for Democrats

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]]> Wife of Israeli celebrity rabbi attempts suicide as police question him https://www.timesofisrael.com/wife-of-israeli-celebrity-rabbi-attempts-suicide-as-police-question-him/ Sun, 14 Oct 2012 21:54:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=250338 Couple is embroiled in a money laundering probe

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]]> Former top aide to Rabbi Pinto arrested in NYC https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-top-aide-to-rabbi-pinto-arrested-in-nyc/ Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:27:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=198876 Businessman Ofer Biton, who fundraised for Republican candidate, charged with lying about finances when applying for visa

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]]> FBI weighing investigation of Israeli rabbi’s followers https://www.timesofisrael.com/fbi-weighing-investigation-of-pinto-followers/ Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:02:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=26199 Associates of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto are accused of illegal campaign contributions in NY congressional race

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