Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced today that Haitham Dasan, 49, was
 sentenced to 2-4 years state prison after entering a guilty plea to Criminally Negligent Homicide, a
Class E Felony, in Dutchess County Court on Tuesday, March 17th.
District Attorney Anthony Parisi said, “For far too long, this case remained unresolved despite the
profound loss suffered by this family and the seriousness of the allegations. My administration
made the deliberate decision to re-examine the evidence, follow the facts wherever they led, and
move this matter forward in pursuit of justice. Cases involving the death of a child demand
accountability and action, not delay. The loss of a child is profound and leaves a permanent scar
not only on a family, but also on the first responders, investigators, medical personnel, and
prosecutors who are called upon to confront these tragedies firsthand. The impact of responding to
the death of a child does not simply go away. These are scenes and experiences that stay with
those involved for the rest of their lives.” Parisi further said, “I also want to commend the Town of
Poughkeepsie Police Department for their diligence, professionalism, and continued commitment
to this investigation. Their work, coupled with the dedication of the prosecutors and investigators
involved, helped ensure that this matter did not remain unresolved.”