Poughkeepsie, NY – A man accused of attempted murder in a violent assault captured on camera last summer has been released from jail on $1,350 bail following a recent appellate court decision. Rakim Paulin, 43, regained his freedom due to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office’s failure to prosecute the case within the mandated 90-day period while Paulin was held without bail as mandated by the state’s new bail reform laws.
Paulin is among three individuals charged in a brutal daytime attack on Main Street in August, which left two victims with serious injuries after they were subjected to stabbings, beatings, strangulation, and being run over by a vehicle in the presence of multiple witnesses. One victim’s relative, who preferred to remain anonymous, revealed that the individual had sustained a permanent and severe brain injury as a result of the attack, describing each day as a struggle for recovery.
Prosecutors have imposed strict conditions on Paulin post-release, including surrendering his passport, checking in with probation on a five-day basis, and forbidding him from leaving Dutchess County. Meanwhile, Paulin’s co-defendants, who previously pleaded guilty to lesser charges, are currently in custody awaiting their sentencing, as stated by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office. Paulin’s trial is scheduled to commence next month, setting the stage for legal proceedings to unfold.
Through the lens of legal nuances and timely court decisions, the case involving Paulin sheds light on the intricate dynamics of law enforcement, judicial processes, and the impact of ongoing legal reforms. As the legal saga continues to unfold, the community remains attentive to the developments and outcomes of this high-profile attempted murder case.