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Monserrate Sentenced
December 4th, 2009

Sen. Hiram Monserrate is not going to jail. A judge has sentenced him to three years probation, one year of counseling and 250 hours of civil service. Monserrate was convicted of third-degree reckless assault and could have been sentenced to up to a year in jail.

Monserrate may still lose his Senate seat as a committee lead by Sen. Eric Schneiderman is deciding whether to further punish him. Monserrate also faces a primary challenge by Assemblyman Jose Peralta.

Austin Shafran, spokesperson for the Senate Majority, issued this statement:

“A court of law has now ruled and we respect the decision rendered by the justice system. The Senate’s Special Committee of Inquiry will
continue to conduct an expeditious review of the facts, past precedent, and all relevant law to establish the proper procedures and identify the remedies available to the Senate. Following the completion of its investigation, the committee will report to the Senate with its recommendations.”

By David King on December 4, 2009, 2:09 pm
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