One of the most powerful politicians in New York state now is a state Senator facing felony assault charges and holding control of the state Senate by his vote.
On Monday, Hiram Monserrate joined fellow Democrat Pedro Espada by voting with the Republicans to oust Majority Leader Malcolm Smith and replace him with Republican Dean Skelos.
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The last “Fool of the Week” for 2008 is a relatively easy choice. New York State Senator-elect Hiram Monserrate is a perfect fit for the jester’s cap. Monserrate is a former NYPD officer dismissed for a psychological disability. He says he is also a Christian, but has floated around Scientology circles with the likes of [...]

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Police have arrested Incoming New York State Senator Hiram Monserrate after he allegedly slashed his girlfriend with a broken bottle.
Monserrate became enraged when he found another man’s business card in his girlfriend’s purse. Police say Monserrate broke a glass and slashed his girlfriend above the left eye. The injury required 20 stitches.
Monserrate claims that the [...]

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