Justice For Delrawn Small Trial Summary - 10.30.17

 

Monday October 30, 2017 was the 5th 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. The main witness was the medical examiner who performed the autopsy of Delrawn Small, after he was murdered. Supporters who helped to pack court today included CPR members/partners, incl: Justice Committee, Jews for Racial & Economic Justice, and Showing Up for Racial Justice.

Today's witness, called by the prosecution (NYS Attorney General's office) was Dr. Jay Stahl-Herz, from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. He testified that Delrawn Small sustained three gunshot wounds, one of which punctured his lung and aorta - and was not a survivable wound. No stipling (gunpowder residue) was found on Mr. Small's body, indicating that Isaacs fired the gun that killed Mr. Small from a distance that was at least 6 inches away from Mr. Small. The toxicology report found no illegal substances. 

NYPD Officer Wayne Isaacs' attorneys continued shameful tricks to try to put Delrawn Small on trial, in spite of the fact that Isaacs killed him in cold blood. They continued a line of questioning related to one of Mr. Small's tattoos even though the prosecution objected, and Judge Jeong sustained the objection. Defense's dirty tactics went as far as to attempt to defame Mr. Small's character by claiming that he was "sociopathic". As a result, the judge was forced to clear the jury from the courtroom while he scolded the defense attorneys. The prosecution attorneys from the NY Attorney General's office characterized the defense's shameful move as an a “thinly veiled attempt to put the victim on trial.”

The trial will resume Wednesday November 1 (No court for this trial on Tuesdays), and arguments are expected to conclude on Thursday November 2nd. 

The defense will put on its case on Wednesday, and defense witnesses are expected to include an EMT, a nurse and a physician. NYPD Officer Wayne Isaacs may also take the stand on Wednesday.