Christian Valdez, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of second degree attempted murder on June 13.
"Christian Valdez will serve nearly two decades in prison following his conviction for committing a life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system," Bragg said in a statement. "As a result of this extremely serious attack, the victim has permanent physical injuries, and experiences emotional trauma. I hope the resolution of this case offers her some sense of justice."
The incident took place in March of last year when Valdez and his girlfriend were arguing on the platform of the 2/3 line at the Fulton Street station. As a downtown train was coming into the station, Valdez threw his girlfriend towards the tracks.
Police found the victim underneath the train. She was rushed to the hospital, where both of her legs had to be amputated. She also suffered from fractures to her ribs and a blood clot in her lungs, according to court documents.
Paroled felon held without bail for subway shove that severed girlfriend's legs
At the time of the incident, Valdez was out on parole after going to prison for other violent crimes.
Officials say he contacted his parole officer after the attack then fled the station to New Jersey. He was arrested March 10 after returning to New York, wearing the same clothes from the incident.
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