By WILLIAM J. GORTA The woman at the center of State Sen. Hiram Monserrate’s assault trial took the stand today -- making it clear that despite testifying for the prosecution, she claimed her injuries were "an accident."
Karla Giraldo, 30, conceeded in Queens Supreme Court that "may have gotten a little bit jealous” when he opened her purse and found a PBA card with another man’s name on it.
She said she grew "angry" when the 42-year-old Democratic lawmaker tossed the plastic card down a trash chute in his Jackson Heights, Queens, building.
The DA claims the PBA card ignited a heated argument that ended with Monserrate slashing his girlfriend's face -- a wound that required 20 stitches. The defense, however, claims Monserrate was bringing her a glass of water in the dark on Dec. 19 when he tripped and smashed her face into the glass. Full Story
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