State Sen. Hiram Monserrate convicted of misdemeanor assault, not guilty of felonies, may keep seat

[brooklynite]

from the Daily News

State Sen. Hiram Monserrate was convicted of misdemeanor assault Thursday for attacking his girlfriend - but cleared of felony counts that would have forced him from office.

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Outside, Monserrate stuck by his claim that the nasty gash prosecutors charged he left on girlfriend Karla Giraldo's face with a broken glass was the result of "a terrible accident."

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Although Monserrate faces a year in jail when he is sentenced Dec. 4, his lawyer, Joe Tacopina, said he probably won't serve a day.

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Monserrate also may be able hang on to his Senate seat - a prospect that galled Councilman Eric Gioia, who was the first Democrat out of the gate demanding that Monserrate resign.

Worst of all possible outcomes for the Senate Democratic Caucus: a Fello-member, convicted of a crime, who won't leave. I hope Sampson and Smith will show some guts and push him out.

[Locus Ceruleus]

1. How disappointing...

Former Marine, former cop, and current elected official, he must be real proud of his actions. Bench trial was really smart, I must admit. However, I also must admit that I've had three stitches in my finger, and cannot imagine more than 20 on my face.

Anyone have the Red Book turnout numbers for his last election?

[TheWraith]

2. A committee is going to be hearing whether or not to kick him out...

The five Dem members of the nine member committee are Eric Schneiderman and four women.

I think he's pretty much fucked.