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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 594

Michael Grimm

In this December 23, 2014 file photo, then-Rep. Michael Grimm, center, enters Brooklyn federal court before pleading guilty to a federal tax evasion charge in New York. Grimm doesn't want to talk about his time in prison. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
June 2, 2018, 11:43 pm
In NYC, a Republican ex-con fights to return to Congress
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
By Steve Peoples
Menashe Arviv announces his retirement from the Israel Police, February 9, 2014 (screen capture: Channel 2)
March 5, 2017, 9:22 pm
Ex-head of police anti-corruption unit indicted for corruption
Police allege that Menashe Arviv established a 3-year-long mutually beneficial relationship with disgraced Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto
By Jacob Magid
Rep. Michael Grimm, R-NY, speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, on May 9, 2012. (photo credit: AP/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
June 27, 2014, 12:42 pm
GOP congressmen to Abbas: You are responsible for Hamas
In stern letter, six lawmakers pan Palestinian statements comparing missing teens to incarcerated terrorists
By Lazar Berman
US Representative Michael Grimm leaves federal court in New York, on Monday, April 28, 2014. (photo credit: AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
April 29, 2014, 3:29 pm
NY lawmaker linked to Israeli rabbi charged with fraud
US Congressman Michael Grimm received hundreds of thousands from followers of controversial Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto
By Tom Hays
Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto (photo credit: Shuva Yisrael/Flash90)
April 26, 2014, 5:07 am
US congressman to face charges over Pinto-linked funds
Republican Rep. Michael Grimm said to have received illegal contributions from followers of Israeli rabbi
By JAKE PEARSON
Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto (photo credit: Shuva Yisrael/Flash90)
February 12, 2014, 10:09 pm
Attorney general to charge prominent rabbi
Yoshiyahu Pinto suspected of offering $200,000 bribe to policeman in return for information about an investigation
By Adiv Sterman and Stuart Winer
New York Congressman Michael Grimm denies allegations that he worked with an Israeli rabbi and businessman to illegally raise funds for his 2010 campaign. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
January 29, 2014, 3:22 pm
US congressman embroiled in Pinto case threatens reporter
Michael Grimm caught on camera vowing to ‘break’ reporter ‘in half’ and throw him off of a balcony
By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil
Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto (photo credit: Shuva Yisrael/Flash90)
January 16, 2014, 10:21 am
Top cop probed over alleged benefits from prominent rabbi
Affiliates of Yoshiyahu Pinto said to provide kickbacks to anti-corruption unit’s director in case involving FBI, NY congressman
By Adiv Sterman
Rabbi Pinto leads penitential selichot prayers at the graveside of the Peleh Yoe'etz in Silestria, Bulgaria (Photo credit: Courtesy)
September 16, 2013, 10:40 pm
Uber-connected rabbi aims to end Israeli religious politics
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
By David Shamah
July 12, 2013, 4:52 pm
House commitee approves $2m. in US-Israel energy cooperation
Funds to continue support for research and development of alternative energy sources
New York Congressman Michael Grimm denies allegations that he worked with an Israeli rabbi and businessman to illegally raise funds for his 2010 campaign. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
November 30, 2012, 5:40 am
Panel defers probe of congressman’s links to rabbi
House ethics committee follows precedent by allowing Justice Department to complete investigation of New York Republican Michael Grimm
By Larry Margasak
David Harris, the president of the National Jewish Democratic Council, speaking to a British journalist outside the NJDC bus in Charlotte N.C., Sept. 3 (photo credit: Ron Kampeas/JTA)
November 7, 2012, 11:16 am
Obama wins big among Jews, with 69%-30% victory over Romney
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
By Haviv Rettig Gur
Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto (photo credit: Shuva Yisrael/Flash90)
October 14, 2012, 11:54 pm
Wife of Israeli celebrity rabbi attempts suicide as police question him
Couple is embroiled in a money laundering probe
Rep. Michael Grimm, R-NY, speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, on May 9, 2012. (photo credit: AP/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
August 18, 2012, 11:27 pm
Former top aide to Rabbi Pinto arrested in NYC
Businessman Ofer Biton, who fundraised for Republican candidate, charged with lying about finances when applying for visa
Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto (photo credit: Mosdot Shuva Israel/Flash90)
March 4, 2012, 12:02 pm
FBI weighing investigation of Israeli rabbi’s followers
Associates of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto are accused of illegal campaign contributions in NY congressional race
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