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04/30/2010 09:33 AM

Brooklyn DA: State Sen. Parker To Be Tried For Assault

By: NY1 News

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A spokesperson for the Brooklyn district attorney’s office says State Senator Kevin Parker will be tried this summer for allegedly attacking a New York Post photographer.

Prosecutors say William Lopez had his finger broken when Parker grabbed his camera last May.

Felony charges were recently restored after a judge initially dismissed them for a lack of evidence.

The Brooklyn lawmaker has pleaded not guilty.

A felony conviction would automatically cost Parker his Senate seat.

Earlier this week, Parker went on a nearly two minute tirade against a republican colleague, accusing him of being a racist.