NEWS'NYPD Blue' Star Kim Delaney Heads to Trial Over Shocking Hit-and-Run Accusation
'NYPD Blue' star Kim Delaney will stand trial in 2026 after she was accused of a hit-and-run that left the victim injured.
June 26 2025, Published 8:45 a.m. ET
Kim Delaney, famous for her role on NYPD Blue, is set to stand trial after a man accused her of a hit-and-run that left him injured. The legal proceedings are scheduled for January 12, 2026, according to a report.
Delaney, 63, is embroiled in a lawsuit filed by Dzhamal Badalov, who claims she fled the scene of an accident on November 6, 2022.
Kim Delaney allegedly appeared intoxicated and barefoot after the hit-and-run incident.
The trial's original date planned for September has reportedly been impacted by Delaney's recent felony arrest linked to an incident involving her husband, James Morgan.
"A criminal action against [Delaney] temporarily impacted and delayed" Badalov's access to crucial evidence, including her deposition, Badalov's attorney stated.
In January 2024, Badalov filed the lawsuit, alleging that Delaney caused a crash in Los Angeles and subsequently attempted to escape. He reported that on the day of the incident, she was "witnessed" swerving through the streets of Mar Vista, Calif., while driving her black Mercedes.
Kim Delaney's hit-and-run trial is set for 2026.
He claimed, "Other motorists on the street witnessed [Delaney] driving erratically and attempted to stop [Delaney] by trying to get her attention." According to the suit, Delaney continued to maneuver "erratically down Venice Boulevard without staying in the street lanes and swerving into the concrete median."
Witnesses reportedly observed her crash into Badalov's motorcycle, resulting in him being "thrown off" and landing on the street. Following the collision, witnesses rushed to Delaney's vehicle, urging her to exit.
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Kim Delaney's arrest after a domestic dispute from her husband delayed her hit-and-run trial.
However, the actress allegedly refused to cooperate and tried to drive away. Badalov documented the scene, fearing she would flee. He described Delaney exiting her car "barefoot" and appearing intoxicated, noting she struggled to walk and exhibited erratic eye movements.
A strong smell of alcohol reportedly emanated from Delaney as she attempted to make a phone call. "Witnesses told [Delaney] and the person on the other end of the call that it was not safe for [Delaney] to continue driving and that she needed to be picked up," according to the lawsuit.
Badalov alleged that the person Delaney contacted offered him money in exchange for not calling the police, which he rejected. This supposedly prompted Delaney to drive away "erratically," further striking the concrete median.
In his lawsuit, Badalov accused Delaney of "deliberately" driving under the influence of alcohol, seeking unspecified damages for his alleged "serious bodily injuries, pain and suffering."
Kim Delaney allegedly tried to flee the hit-and-run scene.
Denial of wrongdoing comes from Delaney, whose lawyer contends that any injuries were caused by third parties outside of her control. Since late 2024, the case had seen little progress until recently.
In March, Delaney found herself in police custody following a domestic incident involving Morgan. Both were arrested and subsequently released on bond. Reports later indicated that the District Attorney opted not to file charges against the couple.
