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A man who had two prior rape convictions, and had recently set free by Massachusetts Bail Fund after they posted the $15,000 bail, is charged with a new rape.
At about 1:28 PM on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call to assist Boston EMS with an assault victim in the area of Blue Hill Ave and Wales Street in Dorchester.
On arrival, officers spoke to the adult female victim who was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Following an extensive investigation by the Boston Police Department Sexual Assault Unit, a suspect was identified and taken into custody.
Officers arrested Shawn McClinton, 39-years-old, of Dorchester. McClinton is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on charges of Aggravated Rape, Armed Kidnapping with Sexual Assault, Strangulation, and Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon.
The Massachusetts Bail Fund whose slogan is “Free Them All” opposes the bail system because they believe it is unfair to those with a lower income and because it is doesn’t work in preventing crime.
