New York State Senator Hiram Monserrate, best known for his misdemeanor assault conviction, will not serve any jail time. He was accused of accused of slashing his girlfriend’s face with a broken glass during an argument.
Monserrate also is known for helping to cause this summer’s Senate coup, ceding his power to Republicans. Most recently, however, Monserrate is known for voting against Wednesday’s gay marriage bill, after repeatedly voicing his support of the bill.
He will retain his seat now that there will be no jail sentence.
Via 1010WINS:
“New York state Sen. Hiram Monserrate has been sentenced to three years probation for dragging his bleeding girlfriend through his apartment building lobby in a violent scene caught on security cameras.
The sentencing Friday also included 250 hours of community service and 52 weeks of domestic abuse counseling. An order of protection was continued.
Third-degree reckless assault, a misdemeanor, could have resulted in up to a year behind bars.”
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