JUSTICE FOR DELRAWN SMALL TRIAL SUMMARY - 10.26.17

October 26, 2017

Trial Summary: October 26

Brooklyn trial of Wayne Isaacs, an off-duty NYPD officer who killed Delrawn Small on July 4th, 2016.

Thursday October 26, 2017 was the 3rd day of the trial against NYPD Officer Wayne Isaacs. Supporters continued to pack the court to support Delrawn Small's family who were in attendance, including Delrawn's sister, brother, and others. Mr. Small's stepdaughter testified today.  Supporters who helped to pack court to day included:
  • Families who have lost loved ones in NYPD killings, including: mothers of Eric Garner and Kimani Gray, as well as the nephew of John Collado.
  • CPR members/partners who joined court support today included Katal Center for Health, Equity & Justice.

There were four witnesses called by the prosecution (NYS Attorney General's office) today.

  • Mr. Lipscomb, who was a witness to the murder of Delrawn Small
  • An NYPD detective and a lieutenant
  • Zanaia Isaacs, Delrawn Small's stepdaughter

Mr. Lipscomb, from North Carolina, was in NYC for a baby shower the evening that Delrawn Small was killed. Mr Lipscomb testified that he had stepped outside and was on the phone when he heard arguing and then gunshots. He watched Delrawn Small stagger and fall after being shot. He saw Wayne Isaacs get out of his car, walk slightly toward Mr. Small and then walk away - not giving any aid. 

Zanaia Isaacs, Delrawn Small's 15 year old stepdaughter was with Mr. Small the night he was killed. She took the stand and testified about the sequence of events. Zanaia was the person who called 911 for her stepfather, Delrawn Small, after she heard and saw him being shot. She testified that after Delrawn Small was shot, she saw Wayne Isaacs holding his gun outside his car door. She saw her stepfather struggling on the ground after being shot. She saw Wayne Isaacs exit his car, and then walk back towards his car. The emotional 911 call that Zanaia made was played for the jurors. 

NYPD Detective Raymond Damora testified to being part of the Crime Scene Investigation Unit that processed Wayne Isaacs car. Casings for 1 of the 3 bullets Wayne Isaacs fired was not initially found at the scene. It was only found after the car was processed, the driver's seat was removed, and it was located underneath the cut of the car rug. 

NYPD Lieutenant Celikov, from the 75th precinct testified to being called to the scene based on 2 radio calls. The first radio call was a report that an assault was in progress. The second radio call, soon after, was called in as "officer needs assistance". Lieutenant Celikov was the officer who took and inspected Wayne Isaacs' gun while at the scene. He also stated that he did not put Wayne Isaacs under arrest.

The next trial date will be Friday October 27th, with court proceedings set to begin at 10am. If you are coming to support Delrawn Small's family, please arrive at court by 9:30am to get through security. The trial is being held at Brooklyn Supreme Court, 320 Jay Street, 2nd floor "ceremonial courtroom".
 
It is expected that witnesses and closing arguments may conclude next week, with the jury possibly receiving instructions for deliberations on Thursday November 2nd. (Note: Trial will not be in session on Tuesdays).

This is the 1st case that NYS Attorney General Schneiderman's office is prosecuting since the 2015 enactment of the special prosecutor executive order. The executive order was won by families whose loved ones were killed by police - in partnership with Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) members and partners, including the Justice Committee.

For more information & updates on the trial, please go tohttp://bit.ly/DelrawnSmallTrial

If you would like to help pack the court to support Delrawn Small’s family, please sign up at the following linkhttp://bit.ly/2xDBYoa

 

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