State Senator Hiram Monserrate, who was convicted of assault after his girlfriend showed up at a hospital with a slash on her face, should be expelled or censured, according to the report from a special committee set up to investigate the senator’s actions. Legislative officials familiar with the report told The Associated Press yesterday that the report will send both options to the full Senate for a vote. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
Mr. Monserrate was convicted of a misdemeanor assault for dragging his injured girlfriend Karla Giraldo but acquitted of a felony. A felony conviction would have automatically cost him his job. Ms. Giraldo’s face was slashed by broken glass during what both called an accident. Mr. Monserrate is a Democrat from Queens who last year temporarily joined with Republicans to stage an overthrow in the chamber. Democrats have a 32-30 majority and conference leader John Sampson of Brooklyn controls the flow of measures to the floor. Mr. Monserrate said yesterday he will not give up his job even if the Senate votes to expel him. — Associated Press
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