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Sen. Antoine M. Thompson, D-Buffalo, said he voted no because Monserrate is still appealing his domestic-violence conviction. "They kicked him out before his day in court," Thompson said
"They kicked him out before his day in court," Thompson said
Weird.
Totally bizarre: http://www.buffalonews.com/cit...
"Make no mistake about it, this is a sad day for the Senate. The expulsion of a Senator is a rare action that ought to be considered only in the most egregious of circumstances, but I believe the conduct of Senator Monserrate - his disregard for the law and for the safety of others - meets that standard. "Senator Monserrate has not been honest about the events that led to his arrest and conviction, and, to this day, refuses to accept responsibility for his criminal conduct. "Above all, it is clear that the Senate cannot turn a blind eye to an act of domestic violence, a crime for which the state of New York has a zero-tolerance policy, and an attempt to evade responsibility for such a crime through dishonesty and bullying. Senator Monserrate's abusive and unlawful conduct damages the integrity of the New York State Senate and demonstrates a lack of fitness to serve in this body. "Due process was followed, justice was served."
"Senator Monserrate has not been honest about the events that led to his arrest and conviction, and, to this day, refuses to accept responsibility for his criminal conduct.
"Above all, it is clear that the Senate cannot turn a blind eye to an act of domestic violence, a crime for which the state of New York has a zero-tolerance policy, and an attempt to evade responsibility for such a crime through dishonesty and bullying. Senator Monserrate's abusive and unlawful conduct damages the integrity of the New York State Senate and demonstrates a lack of fitness to serve in this body.
"Due process was followed, justice was served."
From Sampson:
"There is no question those of us fortunate enough to hold a position of public trust must be held to a higher standard befitting the privilege of representing the people of New York. Today, the Senate acted to protect the best interests of the people we serve and preserve the dignity of our body. "The decision to expel a member was not an easy choice, but I encouraged my colleagues in the State Senate on a bipartisan basis to vote their conscience on the recommendations of the Select Committee. "While the Select Committee went to extraordinary lengths to conduct a full, fair, and thorough review of all relevant facts, evidence, rules, and procedures, I still believe the Senate should not have acted to expel Senator Monserrate while the appeal of his conviction is pending in the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court. I would have supported expulsion if his conviction was upheld. "New York faces many challenges in the months ahead. We will meet those challenges head on, deliver the change New Yorkers demand, and give our state the results it deserves."
"The decision to expel a member was not an easy choice, but I encouraged my colleagues in the State Senate on a bipartisan basis to vote their conscience on the recommendations of the Select Committee.
"While the Select Committee went to extraordinary lengths to conduct a full, fair, and thorough review of all relevant facts, evidence, rules, and procedures, I still believe the Senate should not have acted to expel Senator Monserrate while the appeal of his conviction is pending in the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court. I would have supported expulsion if his conviction was upheld.
"New York faces many challenges in the months ahead. We will meet those challenges head on, deliver the change New Yorkers demand, and give our state the results it deserves."
I'm certain more is on the way.
He quickly said I'm sorry, but then moved on to the big threat...you may be next.
Thanks to all who signed the FireMonserrate petition. I truly believe it made an impact in forming the narrative that he had to go. We've got some work ahead of us.
If he did that early on, he could have saved face. While it's not acceptable, it would have been more respectable for him to apologize. He did not.
Good work, you all.
Parker:
"It creates a slippery slope for people we disagree with," said Parker, a Brooklyn Democrat who is facing felony assault charges stemming from an altercation with a newspaper photographer.
"Sen. Sampson doesn't have the leadership. ... He's a joke," Diaz said. "The only thing I could tell you is that what the Democratic conference did tonight relieves me of my agony, relieves from my anguish"
Isn't it remarkable how two senators who have their own ethical problems started moralizing about this?
The Gang of Four and fellow traveler Dilan stuck together, joined by like-Monserrate ex-cop Eric Adams and by Kevin Parker, famous for punching out traffic agents and photographers. What a crew.
Keep gossiping there is nothing like letting your knowledge of a situation be based on gossip and prejudice to politicians and fear of the other.
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