Tag Archives: domestic abuse

Quote Of The Day – Eric Schneiderman

“I’ve watched the video of him assaulting Karla Giraldo enough times. I don’t have any interest in watching him hit anyone else – including me. This is a guy who battered a woman. I am not going to a shooting competition with the Son of Sam, either.” – NY Sen. Eric Schneiderman, turning down disgraced former Sen. Hiram Monserrate’s offer …

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Sonoma County On Gay Seniors Harold & Clay: It Was A Case Of Domestic Abuse

We’ve been hearing for a day or so that there may be much more to the story of Sonoma County gay seniors Harold and Clay, whose handling by hospital authorities has so riled much of the nation over the last week. According to county officials and the local sheriff’s department, in 2008 Harold attacked Clay, putting him in the hospital. …

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Iowa Pol Seeks To Exclude Married Gays From Domestic Abuse Bill

Yesterday Iowa state Rep. Chris Hagenow attempted to exclude married gay couples from protection under a domestic abuse law. Senate File 2357 brings federal laws concerning protective orders and conviction of domestic violence with relation to possession of guns into Iowa’s law. Rep. Chris Hagenow, R-Windsor Heights, offered an amendment that would define the term spouse to be a person …

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Hiram Monserrate, Remixed

Gothamist notes that Hiram “Slasher” Monserrate has stolen Barack Obama’s campaign slogan and iconic “O” graphic in his campaign to retake his seat in the NY Senate. Below is the remix of his sign. The special election is one week from today in Queens. Fight Back New York.

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Anti-Gay Religious Groups Endorse Former NY Sen. Hiram Monserrate

In response to Fight Back New York’s campaign to thwart former NY Sen. Hiram Monserrate’s return to office, the convicted girlfriend slasher has proudly announced that he’s been endorsed by anti-gay religious groups in Queens. Monserrate announced he’s being supported by a bunch of clergy who are praising him for his support on one particular issue: same-sex marriage. Specifically, his …

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NY Sen. Hiram “Slasher” Monserrate EXPELLED By Fellow Lawmakers

Tonight Hiram “Slasher” Monserrate was expelled from the New York Senate over his domestic abuse conviction of last year, which stemmed from a broken glass attack on his girlfriend, leaving her with 40 stitches in her face. This is the first time in almost 90 years that a New York state legislator was expelled from office by fellow lawmakers. Monserrate …

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NY Senate Panel Recommends Expulsion Of Hiram “Slasher” Monserrate

Local NYC television reports this afternoon that a NY Senate panel has just recommended the expulsion of Sen. Hiram Monserrate, the Queens Democrat convicted last month of slashing his girlfriend’s face, causing 40 stitches. Monserrate enraged gay activists late last year when he reneged on a promise to vote for marriage equality. This morning he told reporters that even if …

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NY Senate Lays Groundwork To Expel Sen. Hiram “Slasher” Monserrate

Yesterday a New York Senate committee report indicated that the expulsion of Sen. Hiram Monserrate may finally be in the works. Senator Hiram Monserrate behaved recklessly and callously after his companion was hurt during an argument at his Queens home, failing to call 911, dragging her violently through a hallway and taking her to a hospital miles away, according to …

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A Very Hiram Christmas

A group of gay protesters crashed the holiday party of NY Sen. Hiram “Slasher” Monserrate last night on the one year anniversary of his assault on his girlfriend. Monserrate is still not allowed to see her, you may recall his recent insanely hypocritical complaint about that: “Two adults who are consenting and who are like-minded and within their mental capacities …

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Monseratte Gets His Payoff From Diaz

Convicted girlfriend slasher Sen. Hiram Monserrate has gotten his reward from Sen. Ruben Diaz for his vote against marriage equality. Monserratte’s payoff? A letter from Diaz to Senate leadership decrying any attempt to expel him for being a domestic abuser. Paul Schindler at Gay City News: Surprise, surprise — on December 7, Diaz sent a letter to the Democratic and …

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The Definition Of Assholism

“Two adults who are consenting and who are like-minded and within their mental capacities should be allowed to be with each other. I think it’s an outrage.” – Anti-marriage equality NY Sen. Hiram Monserrate, clearly oblivious to the meaning of hypocrisy, complaining that a court order prevents him from seeing the woman whose face he slashed with a broken glass. …

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Larry Stickney – Defender Of Marriage

Pam’s House Blend contributor Lurleen has just posted an astounding evisceration of Larry Stickney, the campaign manager for Protect Marriage Washington, the group behind the effort to repeal that state’s brand new “everything but marriage” domestic partners law. Among Lurleen’s revelations is that the three-times married Stickney has had a restraining order issued against him by one of his ex-wives …

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Domestic Abuse Protection For NYC Gays

If your significant other is getting abusive, you may soon have redress in New York City. Legislation will be introduced next week in New York City council to make it easier for same-sex partners in abusive relationships to seek help. The measure is sponsored by Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Mayor Michael Bloomberg. It would allow anyone who is living, …

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