Tesla driver with serial aggression in traffic released early from 5-year prison sentence – NBC Los Angeles

The man seen in several viral videos attacking and threatening drivers across Los Angeles has been released from state prison less than a year after being sentenced to five years in prison.

Nathaniel Radimak pleaded guilty to assault and criminal threatening in August 2023 and was released on parole after ten months in a state prison, prompting several of his victims to speak out in favor of his release.

“His early release has shocked and disappointed many of the victims I represent,” said attorney Gloria Allred, whose clients wish to remain anonymous. “Many of these victims were never questioned about the deal and never had the opportunity to speak at the sentencing.”

Videos of Radimak's road rage went viral in 2022, showing him violently attacking motorists on LA streets and highways, ultimately leading to his arrest.

Radimak was finally arrested in January 2023 and took a plea deal eight months later.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Radimak was awarded 424 days for time served in custody, plus additional credit for time spent in prison.

Now that he has been released, some of his victims fear retaliation.

“I pray that Nathaniel Radimak has learned a lesson from his short time behind bars,” said Jane Doe 1. “Parole boards continue to release offenders after serving only the minimum sentence, putting many innocent people at risk and sending the wrong message to criminals.”

Court records from the sentencing indicate that Radimak could be eligible for parole under certain conditions, but CDCR officials told NBC4 they could not release that information due to state law.

During sentencing, the judge ordered Radimak to surrender all firearms and told him that if he was caught violating his probation, he would be sent back to prison.

“I highly doubt that Radimak has learned from his mistakes and will emerge a changed person in a short period of time,” said Jane Doe 2. “I am concerned that he will try to find the victims whose names have been released. He is a danger to society and I am absolutely against his early release.”

At the time of his arrest, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office requested that Radimak's bail be revoked, fearing he would reoffend.

His victims believe he still could.

“We deserve a system that protects and supports victims,” said Jane Doe 3. “Not a system that allows perpetrators to commit crimes with such little consequence.”