Grimm's Alleged Ex-Girlfriend Expected to Enter Plea Deal
As Rep. Michael Grimm is back in court fighting a 20-count federal indictment, more developments in his case have surfaced.
Diana Durand, Grimm's alleged ex-girlfriend, who was charged of violating campaign finance law during his 2010 campaign, is expected to enter a plea deal Wednesday.
Her attorney sent over a statement, saying, "We are optimistic that tomorrow, there will be resolution in Diana Durand's case. We believe that the ends of justice will be achieved. The government has worked very diligently with us to achieve that goal."
Durand's attorney also told NY1 that she's not expected to testify as a witness in Grimm's trial.
Grimm says he's innocent of a long list of charges that include tax evasion and fraud.
The judge has set his trial date for December 1, which keeps Grimm from being held up in court during the election, but his attorneys said it should be pushed back to January because of negative ads that they say could taint the jury pool.
Grimm's is trying to hold on to his Staten Island congressional seat, which is the only one in the city held by a Republican.
He's facing former City Councilman Domenic Recchia in November
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