Former New York rep paralyzed after horseback riding accident
Former New York Rep. Michael Grimm (R) was left paralyzed after a horseback riding accident in September.
According to a GoFundMe page set up for Grimm’s recovery on Saturday, the former congressman was thrown from a horse and has been in “the most devastating of situations.”
His GoFundMe seeks to elicit donations to help with his “treatment to walk again.”
The former New York lawmaker is a host for Newsmax, a former Marine and former FBI agent.
The accident was first reported by the Staten Island Advance.
Former South Shore City Council member Vincent Ignizio, who now serves as deputy executive director of the New York City Board of Elections, said in a Facebook post that Grimm needs help to “cover the substantial costs that insurance doesn’t cover on his long road to recovery.”
Newsmax correspondent Alex Salvi shared the donation link, asking his followers to consider donating if they can.
The Hill has reached out to Newsmax for comment.
Grimm served in the House from 2011 to 2015, when he was convicted of tax fraud and resigned. He was sentenced to eight months in prison for tax evasion.
Grimm launched a 2017 campaign for his old seat in Congress, seeking to oust former Rep. Daniel Donovan (R), who won the special election after he resigned.