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State of New York v. Dmitry Popov
Date: 07-16-2026
Case Number:
Judge: Dena Douglas
Court: Supreme Court, Kings County, New York
Plaintiff's Attorney: Sarah Jafari
Defendant's Attorney:
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New York, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with manslaughter.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Dmitriy Popov, 20, of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, stabbed and killed O’Shae Sibley, 28, at a Midwood gas station after hurling homophobic and anti-Black slurs at him and his friends, who stopped for gas after a day at the beach.
District Attorney Gonzalez said, “O’Shae Sibley was simply being himself – a black gay man enjoying a summer evening – but his mere existence caused this defendant to curse, harass and ultimately kill him. Everyone in Brooklyn must be allowed to live as they wish and love who they want, and my office will continue to aggressively prosecute those who harm others out of bias and hate. I hope today’s sentence will bring some closure to O’Shae’s many loved ones and to the entire LGTBQ+ community, which has been shaken by this tragic and deeply upsetting crime.”
on July 29, 2023, at approximately 11:06 p.m., at a Mobil gas station located at 1935 Coney Island Avenue in Midwood, Brooklyn, O’Shae Sibley and four of his friends stopped to fill up their car with gas after returning from the beach. Still in their beachwear, they stepped out to stretch their legs while listening to music, with one member of the group dancing outside their vehicle. The defendant and two associates then exited the gas station store and hurled homophobic and racist slurs at the men, saying, in sum and substance, “Get that gay s–t out of here.”
Sibley attempted to diffuse the situation and he and his friends responded, in substance, “You don’t know us, we’re just having a good time and enjoying our lives. It’s all respect, we’re allowed to be here just like you.” The defendant’s friends left at some point, but the defendant remained outside the gas station store, recording on his cell phone and continuing to antagonize the group with hateful remarks. When Sibley and two of his friends confronted the defendant, he reached into his pocket and pointed a knife at one of Sibley’s friends, threatening to stab him. The defendant then stabbed Sibley on the side of his chest, puncturing his heart, according to the evidence.
Sibley was pronounced dead at Maimonides Hospital a short time later.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Dmitriy Popov, 20, of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, stabbed and killed O’Shae Sibley, 28, at a Midwood gas station after hurling homophobic and anti-Black slurs at him and his friends, who stopped for gas after a day at the beach.
District Attorney Gonzalez said, “O’Shae Sibley was simply being himself – a black gay man enjoying a summer evening – but his mere existence caused this defendant to curse, harass and ultimately kill him. Everyone in Brooklyn must be allowed to live as they wish and love who they want, and my office will continue to aggressively prosecute those who harm others out of bias and hate. I hope today’s sentence will bring some closure to O’Shae’s many loved ones and to the entire LGTBQ+ community, which has been shaken by this tragic and deeply upsetting crime.”
on July 29, 2023, at approximately 11:06 p.m., at a Mobil gas station located at 1935 Coney Island Avenue in Midwood, Brooklyn, O’Shae Sibley and four of his friends stopped to fill up their car with gas after returning from the beach. Still in their beachwear, they stepped out to stretch their legs while listening to music, with one member of the group dancing outside their vehicle. The defendant and two associates then exited the gas station store and hurled homophobic and racist slurs at the men, saying, in sum and substance, “Get that gay s–t out of here.”
Sibley attempted to diffuse the situation and he and his friends responded, in substance, “You don’t know us, we’re just having a good time and enjoying our lives. It’s all respect, we’re allowed to be here just like you.” The defendant’s friends left at some point, but the defendant remained outside the gas station store, recording on his cell phone and continuing to antagonize the group with hateful remarks. When Sibley and two of his friends confronted the defendant, he reached into his pocket and pointed a knife at one of Sibley’s friends, threatening to stab him. The defendant then stabbed Sibley on the side of his chest, puncturing his heart, according to the evidence.
Sibley was pronounced dead at Maimonides Hospital a short time later.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New York v. Dmitry Popov?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Which court heard State of New York v. Dmitry Popov?
This case was heard in Supreme Court, Kings County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was Dena Douglas.
Who were the attorneys in State of New York v. Dmitry Popov?
Plaintiff's attorney: Sarah Jafari. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best New York Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of New York v. Dmitry Popov decided?
This case was decided on July 16, 2026.