Teen Convicted in Brooklyn Stabbing | Philadelphia News

A 17-year-old teen faces up to 25 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old dancer at a Brooklyn gas station — a case that ignited a heated debate over hate, self-defense, and justice. Convicted of manslaughter and other charges but acquitted of murder as a hate crime, Dmitriy Popov’s sentencing looms Thursday, as prosecutors argue he targeted Sibley amid a barrage of anti-gay slurs, while his defense insists it was a desperate act of self-preservation. Witnesses say Popov taunted and recorded Sibley before the violent confrontation, and though Popov denies using bigotry, the Brooklyn DA hailed the verdict as a stand against hate — while Popov’s lawyers vow to appeal, keeping the legal battle far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8677d64ae4f96363