Sen. Hiram Monserrate Found Not Guilty of Felony Assault Charges

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Published October 16, 2009 at 6:52 AM EDT

By Karen DeWitt

Albany, NY – Senator Hiram Monserrate was found not guilty of felony assault charges against his girlfriend, and will not be automatically expelled from the State Senate, but Monserrate was convicted of a misdemeanor, and could face jail time. Senate Leaders say they are discussing whether to begin their own actions to remove the Queens Democrat from his post.

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