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Rahul Persaud, Violent Crime, Maryland 2017

Published March 29, 2017

On March 29, 2017, Rahul Persaud, a Maryland resident, was indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple violent crime charges. The case, Persaud v. United States, was filed in the Maryland District Federal Court, specifically in the Baltimore division (MDD Federal District).

The charges against Persaud included violent crimes such as kidnapping, interstate domestic violence, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The alleged incidents took place in 2016.

According to court documents, Persaud was accused of kidnapping and restraining his ex-girlfriend, transporting her across state lines, and then assaulting her. The victim reportedly suffered serious injuries during the incident.

Persaud's defense team argued that the charges were the result of a misunderstanding and that the alleged victim was not credible. However, the prosecution presented evidence, including testimony from witnesses and physical evidence, to support their claims.

After a lengthy trial, on March 21, 2018, the jury delivered a guilty verdict. Persaud was found guilty on all counts, including kidnapping, interstate domestic violence, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

The court sentenced Persaud to a total of 20 years in prison, followed by a three-year term of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay a fine of $50,000 and to forfeit a firearm seized during the investigation.

Key Facts

Source: https://pcl.uscourts.gov