Catch and Release Judges: Portland Freedom Fund Bails Out Violent Abuser Who Murders Girlfriend Days Later (December 2025)

In a horrifying case that exposes the deadly consequences of leftist "bail reform" and activist nonprofits, Mohamed Osman Adan, a 36-year-old Somali immigrant with a history of domestic violence and violating court orders, was bailed out by the Antifa-linked Portland Freedom Fund—only to allegedly strangle and stab his girlfriend, Racheal Abraham, to death five days later. Adan has since pleaded guilty and been sentenced to life in prison, but the damage is done: a mother of three dead, and no accountability for the system that set him free.

This tragedy fits the "catch and release" pattern, where judges and progressive bail funds prioritize "equity" over safety, releasing dangerous repeat offenders who go on to commit murder.

The Rapid Escalation: From Bail to Murder

Adan was arrested June 23, 2022, for punching and strangling Abraham while muttering "I should kill you." He had previously violated a stalking order and cut off his GPS monitor.

• Multnomah County Judge Kathleen Dailey set bail at $20,000.

• The Portland Freedom Fund paid $2,000 (10% of bail) to secure his release.

• Five days later, on June 28, Adan murdered Abraham in her apartment, in front of their children. He stabbed her multiple times and strangled her.

Prosecutors called it a preventable tragedy, with Abraham's family learning of his release too late. Adan pleaded guilty in December 2025 and received life with a 25-year minimum.

Adan's History: Released Despite Red Flags

Adan's record included:

• Repeated domestic assaults.

• Violating protection orders.

• Removing GPS monitoring.

Despite this, low bail and nonprofit intervention kept him free; echoing patterns where judges ignore risks.

The Portland Freedom Fund: Antifa-Linked Enabler of Violence

The Portland Freedom Fund (now defunct) was a leftist nonprofit tied to "defund the police" activism and Antifa networks. Founded amid 2020 BLM protests, it bailed out rioters and abusers, often without vetting.

• Paid bail for Adan despite his violent history.

• Faced calls to repay $18,000 after the murder.

• Linked to groups like the National Lawyers Guild (Antifa sympathizers).

Critics, including DA Mike Schmidt, condemned the fund for enabling violence. The case highlights how activist NGOs override judicial safeguards, turning "reform" into recklessness.

Broader 2025 Crisis: Leniency Kills

Oregon's progressive policies—mass clemencies, no-cash bail experiments—have led to surging recidivism. This joins cases where released offenders kill days later, with no judge or fund facing consequences.

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When bail becomes a weapon, innocents pay the price. Enough is enough.

Sources: KPTV Fox 12, OregonLive, New York Post, KOIN 6, KGW, The Spokesman-Review, and December 2025 reports.