NY Hispanic leader calls for senator's resignation
Associated Press - October 22, 2009
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A Hispanic assemblyman says Sen. Hiram Monserrate's assault conviction makes him unable to serve Latinos and he should resign.
Assemblyman Adriano Espaillat of Manhattan says Monserrate, a fellow Democrat from Queens, should step aside because he no longer can effectively serve his constituents.
The call comes hours after the Senate appointed a private attorney to lead a committee investigating possible sanctions against Monserrate following his misdemeanor conviction.
Daniel Alonso will, for free, help the nine senators examine evidence and the law to ensure proper procedures and a fair investigation. Any work by his associate, however, will cost the Senate up to $350 an hour.
Monserrate faces sentencing Dec. 4 for dragging his girlfriend through his building.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
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