Hiram Monserrate: The True Crime Story and Key Facts
Hiram Monserrate: American politician (born 1967). The documented story, timeline and key facts of the case.
Hiram Monserrate is an American politician and ex-convict from the state of New York. A Democrat, Monserrate was a member of the New York City Council from 2002 to 2008 and a New York State Senator from 2009 to 2010. In 2009, Monserrate was convicted of misdemeanor assault following an alleged domestic altercation in which his then-girlfriend suffered facial lacerations. In May 2012, he pleaded guilty to mail fraud and mail fraud conspiracy; he went on to serve 21 months in federal prison.
Why the case is remembered
The Hiram Monserrate story remains one of the most discussed entries in true-crime history, covered in documentaries, podcasts and books. The summary above follows the publicly documented record.
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Who is Hiram Monserrate?
Hiram Monserrate is an American politician and ex-convict from the state of New York. A Democrat, Monserrate was a member of the New York City Council from 2002 to 2008 and a New York State Senator from 2009 to 2010.
Why is the Hiram Monserrate case famous?
It is one of the most documented fraudster cases, widely covered by true-crime media.
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