Ex-NY newsman out of jail in wife assault

[February 06, 2010]  NEW YORK (AP) -- A former New York cable TV newsman convicted of assaulting his wife at their home has been released from jail after serving 19 days of a 30-day sentence.

Sheriff's Department Detective Lt. William Barbera told the Journal News that 45-year-old Dominic Carter was released Tuesday after his sentence was reduced for good behavior and time served. As part of his sentence, he must stay away from his wife for two years.

Carter was convicted in November of attacking his wife Marilyn during an October 2008 argument at their Ramapo home, northwest of New York City. He is appealing his conviction.

Carter was influential in city and state politics as host of NY1's "Inside City Hall." He was taken off the air after NY1 learned of the incident.

[Associated Press]

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