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Dramatic turn of events in the case of Nathaniel Radimak, a Tesla driver in California who was the victim of road rage

Dramatic turn of events in the case of Nathaniel Radimak, a Tesla driver in California who was the victim of road rage

A California man known as the “Tesla Road Rage Guy,” who was sentenced to five years in prison last year for a series of road rage incidents that terrorized scores of female drivers, is expected to be released today.

Nathaniel Walter Radimak, 36, was sentenced in January 2023 to five years in prison, but a shocking report has revealed that Radimak is on parole.

A court granted him 424 days of credit for time served while awaiting sentencing, ABC 7 News previously reported.

Radimak, who drove a black Tesla, used a metal pipe to smash his victims’ cars in the unprovoked attacks that took place between 2022 and 2023.

He was convicted of criminal threats, vandalism, assault and elder abuse.

He had also been previously arrested for road rage, during which steroids and more than $30,000 in cash were found in his car, according to the prosecutor’s office.

Dramatic turn of events in the case of Nathaniel Radimak, a Tesla driver in California who was the victim of road rage

Nathaniel Walter Radimak, 36, was convicted of criminal threats, vandalism, assault and elder abuse but could be released as early as this month.

Radimak used a metal pipe (pictured) to break the side of cars

Radimak used a metal pipe (pictured) to break the side of cars

When he was sentenced, Radimak’s earliest possible parole date was July 2025, but the decision was made without the victims’ input, according to an MSN report.

At least ten women from different cities in Los Angeles County were assaulted by Radimak while they were driving. Two of the victims were not informed of his conviction at the time, according to the outlet.

Radimak was sent to prison in October 2023 and was being held at the Sierra Conservation Center, state prison records showed, MSN reported.

According to court documents, he was credited with 424 days served in custody pending sentencing, 212 days of actual custody time and an additional 212 days for good behavior.

On Wednesday afternoon, attorney Gloria Allred held a press conference with three victims and their reactions to Radimak’s early release from prison.

“His early release has shocked and disappointed many of the victims I represent,” she said.

“It is also troubling to them that the notice they received regarding his release came from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and that on the form sent to them, under the heading ‘Inmate’s Proposed Release Community,’ it says ‘Unknown.'”

Pictured: One of the victims, who chose to remain anonymous

Pictured: One of the victims, who chose to remain anonymous

Pictured: A second victim who spoke at Wednesday's press conference on Radimak's release

Pictured: A second victim who spoke at Wednesday’s press conference on Radimak’s release

“Many victims are terrified that Mr. Radimak might retaliate against them.”

She also said many victims were never consulted about the plea deal and were never given the opportunity to speak at sentencing, as was their right under Marsy’s Law.

One of the victims, identified as Jane Doe, called the Los Angeles district attorney, saying he had “failed many of Nathaniel Radimak’s victims.”

“It plays a vital role in prosecuting crimes and ensuring that offenders are held accountable for their actions, but that has not been the case,” she said.

“Our constitutional rights were violated and not respected by the prosecutor’s office. They failed to properly defend our rights.

She added: “In November, let’s hold the prosecutor accountable for his failure to protect victims like us.”

A third victim spoke at Wednesday's press conference

A third victim spoke at Wednesday’s press conference

DailyMail.com has contacted the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office for further details on Radimak’s release.

Video footage shows Radimak, during one of the violent attacks in January 2023, swinging his bat repeatedly at a Chevy pickup truck equipped with a hose on the southbound lanes of Highway 2 near York Boulevard in Glendale.

The Chevy driver captured the disturbing incident on his cellphone, which also showed Radimak returning to his charcoal-colored 2022 Tesla Model X without a license plate and driving away from the scene.

Radimak is handcuffed and taken away by the California Highway Patrol

Radimak is handcuffed and taken away by the California Highway Patrol

Radimak is seen wearing a scarf to partially hide his face, standing on the side of the California highway, about to swing his metal pipe.

Radimak is seen wearing a scarf to partially hide his face, standing on the side of the California highway, about to swing his metal pipe.

Allred said before the news conference that she had “a message for Mr. Radimak.”

“Even if you are paroled, one of the conditions of your parole is that you must obey all laws.

“If you violate a law and threaten a person or damage their property, or both, your parole may be revoked and you may be sentenced to prison for the remainder of your original sentence.”

“If you have not learned the lessons of your time in custody, another judge will teach you the lesson you should have learned from your time there.

“Any potential violations of the law involving my clients will be reported and you will be held accountable. Consider yourself warned. We will not be intimidated by you and will not be deterred from seeking justice.”