Michael Grimm Asks Judge to Modify Bail for Job Interview

Disgraced former Staten Island Congressman Michael Grimm has asked a judge to allow him to travel to Europe for a job interview.

He filed a letter in Brooklyn federal court Wednesday requesting modification of his bail conditions.

Grimm is free on $400,000 bond and is limited to travel within the United States.

The Republican resigned after pleading guilty to federal tax evasion in December.

His attorney says he's pursuing an employment opportunity with a company doing business abroad that would require him to travel to Europe for a week in the spring.

The letter didn't provide details about the job opportunity. Attorney Daniel Rashbaum didn't return calls seeking comment.

Grimm's sentencing is scheduled for June 8. Prosecutors have said a range of 24 to 30 months in prison would be appropriate, while the defense estimated the appropriate sentence as between 12 and 18 months.

A special election for Grimm's seat is set for May 5.

 
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