No Justice: Justin Murrell catastrophically destroyed Police Officer Dalsh Veve's life

[Sugar Cookie]

A Brooklyn teenager who was convicted of assault for dragging an NYPD officer in a stolen vehicle was sentenced to 16 months to 4 years in prison Wednesday.

Seventeen-year-old Justin Murrell faced a maximum of 3 1/2 to 10 years behind bars in the dragging of Dalsh Veve, who was seriously injured in the incident. But despite a request for a max sentence from the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, Judge Ruth Shillingford decided on the shorter sentence.

Murrell, who was sentenced as a juvenile offender because he was 15 at the time, was previously acquitted of attempted murder.

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez called it "regrettable" that the judge did not impose the maximum sentencing, noting Murrell "was given numerous opportunities to get on the right path."

"Officer Veve's heroism exemplifies the most courageous duty demanded of our men and women in uniform, the willingness to put one's self in harm's way to protect the lives of others," said Oren Yaniv, a spokesman for the District Attorney's Office. "He suffered life-changing injuries due to this defendant's actions. This defendant had numerous contacts with the criminal justice system and was given numerous opportunities to get on the right path. Yet he has repeatedly proven that he has no regard for the rule of law and is a danger to society. The judge should have therefore imposed the maximum sentence and it is regrettable that she failed to do so. The rule of law, the safety of our police officers and the circumstances of this case demanded a more appropriate penalty."

The condemnation of the lenient sentence was quick and rampant from law enforcement. Patrolmen's Benevolent Association President Pat Lynch was livid.

"I have never been so angry in my entire life," he said. "I've never sat in a courtroom where a judge sat and looked at a police officer confined to a wheelchair, heard the widow speak of how their lives have changed, talked about a 4-year-old that will not feel the hug of her father, and then say this mutt should be treated as a child. His decisions were adult decisions. The results changed lives. I warn the people of this city, in four years, this potential cop killer will be back on the street."

The NYPD issued the following statement:

"Detective Dalsh Veve served the people of New York City bravely and selflessly, and in that service sustained injuries that he will carry with him for the rest of his life. The short period of time this young criminal faces pales in comparison to the sacrifice made by Dalsh and his wife and young daughter, who saw their lives changed forever by this outrageous crime. Justice fell short today, and Dalsh, his family, and police officers across the city deserve far better."

Murrell was behind the wheel of a stolen car when he was stopped by Veve in East Flatbush in June of 2017, but Murrell kept going, dragging the officer several blocks.

Veve hit his head, suffered severe brain damage and requires 24-hour care. He was first in a coma, then rehab for almost a year. He still cannot speak in complete sentences or walk on his own.

He and his wife were in the courtroom, but neither commented. They left the courthouse to applause from fellow officers.

https://abc7ny.com/teen-who-dragged-nypd-officer-with-car-gets-16-months-to-4-years/5102655/

 

[Satanica]

And you know damned well he'll reoffend asap. What will it take for him to be locked away with an appropriate sentence. This makes me so angry!

 

[Sejanus]

Must be a devil of a thing to be willing to lay your life on the line to protect the public, only to have a gutless coward judge wipe her ass with your medical file. This judge is an utter failure in every sense.

I kinda hope this asshole gimps up someone she actually cares about.

 

[JackBurton]

Disgusting.

This piece of shit belongs in a cage till he dies.

Doubt most on this forum will agree, given how many folks here tend to think young teen males should be able to do whatever the fuck they want without consequence.

 

[giantblue]

Doubt most on this forum will agree, given how many folks here tend to think young teen males should be able to do whatever the fuck they want without consequence.

I know,because running over, dragging a police officer for three blocks is the exact same thing as standing there smirking while some asshole indian beats a drum in your face. Fucking idiot you are.

 

[Keepalowprofile]

And you know damned well he'll reoffend asap. What will it take for him to be locked away with an appropriate sentence. This makes me so angry!

He'll be back in the news. Unfortunately, DD won't be here. So we'll all be scattered about reading it alone.

 

[Fellofftheporch]

standing there smirking while some asshole indian beats a drum in your face

Um.....

 

[death by bacon]

@Satanica I am with you, this makes me so fucking angry. Anybody care for a road trip to NYC to exact some street justice for Officer Veve and his family?

 

[myra manes]

I give him a year, then he'll be back here making headlines again ..
Maybe even less than a year ..