Ex-Congressman Michael Grimm paralysed after Polo accident, friends raise funds for medical expenses November 13, 2024 at 12:02AM

Former New York Congressman Michael Grimm is facing a long road to recovery after suffering paralysis from the chest down due to a horse-riding accident during a polo tournament in September. The 54-year-old, known for his time in Congress and subsequent tax fraud conviction, is currently undergoing treatment at New Jersey's Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.