After being stripped of his leadership positions, Brooklyn Senator Kevin Parker was released Saturday after pleading not guilty to felony criminal mischief in the alleged attack of a news photographer.

Police said New York Post photographer William Lopez snapped a picture of Parker on Avenue H in Flatbush, Brooklyn, and was then confronted by the senator.

Lopez told the Post that Parker chased him, and said when he tried to get in his car Parker attacked him, damaging his camera and one of the car’s doors.

In reaction, Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith said in a statement on Saturday that Parker would no longer serve as senate majority whip or chair of the energy committee and would not receive the related stipends.

“These are serious charges which demand the attention of the proper authorities, and my decision today will stand until resolution of the proceedings that Senator Parker faces,” wrote Smith.

Police said Parker was charged with a felony because of the value of the property he damaged.

Parker was arrested in 2005 for allegedly punching a traffic agent who was writing him a ticket.

Source: NY1