Opening statements began on Monday in State Senator Hiram Monserrate's assault trial. Monserrate is accused of slicing his girlfriend's face with broken glass during an argument. If convicted, he would lose his seat in the Senate. Our Bobby Cuza was in the courtroom and has the latest.

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