Rakien Figueroa, 43, was sentenced to 38 years in prison for violently attacking his ex-girlfriend. He was convicted of multiple charges, including attempted murder and assault. Prosecutors outlined a pattern of violence against the woman that lasted several weeks, causing her severe physical and emotional injuries. The first attack occurred in December 2022 when he slashed her face with a box cutter, requiring reconstructive surgery. Following the initial assault, he ambushed her at her home and later forced his way into a restaurant to escalate the violence further.
During a series of violent assaults, Figueroa confronted his former girlfriend, slashing her face with a box cutter, resulting in significant injuries that required surgery.
The defendant's initial attack on December 2, 2022, left the victim with an eight-inch wound requiring reconstructive surgery and causing nerve and gland damage.
Following the first attack, Figueroa ambushed the woman and her sister at her New Jersey apartment, threatening her life and causing her to struggle for breath.
On January 10, 2023, Figueroa escalated his violence by forcing entry into a restaurant, shattering the glass door with a rock before attempting further attacks.
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