The Tesla driver who became infamous for violent, pipe-swinging incidents of road rage are back on the road.
Nathaniel Radimak, 37, was sentenced to five years in prison but was released on Wednesday after less than a year in prison. KTLA reported.
In a video press conferenceattorney Gloria Allred said the victims she represents had been notified of Radimak’s release.
“Many of the victims are terrified that Mr. Radimak will retaliate against them,” she said.
Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón described Radimak’s various road rages as a “reign of terror” when he was charged in January 2023.
He threatened several women with a pipe at various times in 2022. In 2023, he was caught on a dashboard while hitting someone’s car on Highway 2 near York Boulevard.
Radimak was initially charged with four counts of assault with violence likely to result in great bodily harm, four counts of criminal threatening and one count of vandalism, along with two counts of criminal damage and one count of elder abuse.
Radimak, who has a long criminal history, pleaded no contest and was eventually sentenced to five years for stalking and two years for criminal threats (to be served concurrently) in state prison in August 2023.
He was held at the Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown, about 80 miles southeast of Stockton, since Oct. 3, 2023. According to Los Angeles County Superior Court records, he was credited with 424 days served — 212 days for time served and 212 days. days for good behavior.
At Allred’s press conference Wednesday, a victim, identified as Jane Doe, expressed her disappointment in the decision.
“I strongly doubt that Radimak has learned from his mistakes and will come out a changed person after a short time,” she said.