Hiram Monserrate

Hiram Monserrate

Hiram Monserrate, (born 1967), is a Democratic politician from New York City. He was arrested Dec. 19, 2008, for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, Karla Giraldo, with a broken bottle. She is currently not cooperating with investigators.

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Hiram Monseratte has become part of a GOP 'coup' in Albany, attempting to take over the State House from Democratic control. Hiram Monseratte has become part of a GOP 'coup' in Albany, attempting to take over the State House from Democratic control. Monseratte joined Pedro Espada Jr. in aligning himself with Republican leadership, even while remaining a Democrat. From a story in the New York Daily News : Chaos reigned in Albany on Monday night after Republicans seemingly pulled off an unprecedented midsession coup to gain control of the chamber. The GOP flipped two Democrats to shift power to their side, making one of ... Read Full Story
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BY Barbara Ross DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Monday, November 16th 2009, 4:00 AM DelMundo for News Karla Giraldo After his assault arrest, Sen. Hiram Monserrate was ordered to have no contact with banged-up girlfriend Karla Giraldo - directly or indirectly. The goal was to protect her and keep him from trying to influence her testimony but, the Daily News has learned, one of Monserrate's best friends arranged security for Giraldo and escorted her to court during the trial. The arrangement raises questions about whether Monserrate violated the court's protective order and had improper indirect contact with a crucial witness. Giraldo changed her story after ... Read Full Story
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State Sen. Hiram Monserrate (mahn-suh-RAHT') has been acquitted of a felony charge of second-degree assault for slashing his girlfriend's face in a jealous rage. That means the Queens Democrat won't automatically lose his Senate seat. He was found guilty on a misdemeanor charge of third-degree assault for injuring Karla Giraldo while forcibly dragging her by the arm from the apartment. Senators could consider passing a resolution to either censure or expel him as a result of that conviction. Monserrate claimed the incident was an accident, and so Giraldo. But prosecutors argued she told medical personnel Monserrate intentionally smashed a drinking glass into her face ... Read Full Story
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State Senator Hiram Monserrate is the subject of a commission of inquiry set up as follows: Senate Resolution BY: Senator Sampson SENATE RESOLUTION PROVIDING for a Select Committee of the Senate to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the conviction of Senator Hiram Monserrate on October 15, 2009 WHEREAS, On March 23, 2009, Senator Hiram Monserrate was indicted in State Supreme Court in Queens on felony and misdemeanor charges of intentionally and recklessly causing physical injuries to another person; and WHEREAS, On October 15, 2009, Senator Hiram Monserrate was acquitted in State Supreme Court in Queens of all felony charges, and convicted of the ... Read Full Story
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A prosecutor says a domestic abuse case against a New York state senator is about "power and control." Assistant District Attorney Scott Kessler said in opening arguments Monday that Hiram Monserrate was angry because his girlfriend had another man's cell phone and union card. Monserrate has pleaded not guilty to assault charges in the December incident. He's accused of slicing his girlfriend's face with broken glass during an argument. He says it was an accident. Kessler says the girlfriend told hospital workers that it wasn't. The wound required 20 stitches. Later, when she saw him in custody, she changed her account. State Supreme Court ... Read Full Story
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In his bid to unseat state Senator Hiram Monserrate from the 13th District seat covering Jackson Heights next year, Assemblymember Jose Peralta is steadily building an army of support to back his effort. read more  
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NYDailyNews.com: State Sen. Hiram Monserrate was cleared of the most serious charges against him in the assault of his girlfriend Thursday - but he still faces the wrath of his fellow lawmakers. Queens Supreme Court Justice William Erlbaum acquitted Monserrate of felony charges of slashing girlfriend Karla Giraldo with a broken glass, but convicted him of misdemeanor assault. He faces up to a year in jail, but can hang onto his Senate seat...  
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After his assault arrest, Sen. Hiram Monserrate was ordered to have no contact with banged-up girlfriend Karla Giraldo - directly or indirectly.  
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In what is a departure from the bulk of the commentariat, Errol Louis of the NY Daily News believes that the state senate should cease and desist in its judgment action against Senator Hiram Monserrate: "Don't be fooled by the moral posturing going on in Albany, where a "special committee of inquiry" of senators has begun investigating the domestic violence case of their colleague, Sen. Hiram Monserrate. The panel is nothing more than a...  
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State Sen. Hiram Monserrate may have had some inappropriate contact with his manhandled gal pal during his trial, according to a report. After his arrest Monserrate was ordered not to have any...  
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Full disclosure: Hiram Monserrate is my state senator. I live near him. I'm fond of Jeralyn Merritt. She was a major inspiration to me when I started blogging and provided support and encouragement. When her friend, Joseph Tacopina defended New...  
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One trial down, one restraining order to go. Less than two weeks after state Sen. Hiram Monserrate was convicted of assaulting Karla Giraldo, she's asking a judge to lift an order of protection that has kept the couple apart for more than 10 mon...  
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