A man accused of a violent rape in Brooklyn has been released on supervised release due to a technicality, causing outrage among the public. Mohammed Izzeddin, 22, was arrested on December 28 and charged with rape, robbery, and unlawful imprisonment. His alleged accomplice, Mohammed Alwi, 25, was also arrested and charged with rape. The incident took place on December 23 when Izzeddin broke into a business and raped a 49-year-old woman of Asian descent.
However, Izzeddin’s release has sparked controversy as his lawyer successfully argued that the district attorney missed the deadline to file an indictment. Under New York state law, an indictment must be filed within six days of an arrest. In this case, Izzeddin was arrested on December 28 but was not formally charged until December 29, exceeding the six-day timeline. As a result, the judge had no choice but to release him on supervised release.
The decision has raised questions about the efficiency of the criminal justice system and the importance of adhering to legal deadlines. Many are concerned that a dangerous criminal has been set free due to a technicality, potentially putting the public at risk.
The reasons behind the delay in filing the indictment remain unclear. It was discovered that Izzeddin had suffered a drug overdose on the day of his arrest, which led to his hospitalization. While in the hospital, it was realized that there was an arrest warrant for him, and he was subsequently taken back into custody. His lawyer argues that his client was never free to leave.
The victim, who was brutally attacked and robbed during the incident, has expressed her fear and trauma. She stated that the assailants took approximately $300 from her and that she may seek psychiatric help to cope with the aftermath.
This case has highlighted the need for a thorough examination of the criminal justice system, ensuring that technicalities do not prevent justice from being served. The release of an alleged rapist on a technicality has caused outrage and raised concerns about the safety of the community.
