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Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge in NYC Subway Chokehold Death Case; Lesser Charge Remains

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New York, NY — In a notable decision, a New York judge has dismissed the manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny, who was accused of causing the death of Jordan Neely by choking him on an uptown F train in May 2023. Although cleared of manslaughter, Penny will still face trial for criminally negligent homicide, a charge carrying a potential maximum sentence of four years in prison. The case, which stems from a confrontation on a subway where Penny, a former Marine, held Neely, a schizophrenic former Michael Jackson impersonator, in a chokehold for about six … Read more

Subway Hero Awaits Verdict: Family and Supporters Rally as Jury Deliberates on Final Charge

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New York, NY — Daniel Penny, a former Marine, spent a tense weekend with his family, focusing on positivity as a Manhattan jury is set to continue deliberations on Monday concerning charges against him stemming from a subway altercation that resulted in a man’s death. Penny is faced with a criminally negligent homicide charge after a charge of manslaughter was dismissed when jurors could not reach a consensus. During this challenging period, Penny, who aspires to be an architect, has leaned heavily on his family for support. “They’ve been his rock throughout this very difficult … Read more

Daniel Penny Awaits Verdict with Family Support After Manslaughter Charge Dropped in Subway Chokehold Trial

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New York, N.Y. – As Manhattan heads into a tense new week, Daniel Penny remains cautiously hopeful while spending time with his family, awaiting further developments in a high-profile legal case where he’s charged with criminally negligent homicide. The case commenced deliberations earlier in the week, with jurors initially unable to reach a consensus on a more severe manslaughter charge, leading to its dismissal. Penny, a former Marine, faces allegations stemming from a May 1 incident aboard New York City’s F train. According to reports, Penny applied a chokehold to Jordan Neely, a homeless man … Read more

NYC Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge in Subway Chokehold Case, Jury Deliberates Remaining Negligent Homicide Charge

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New York, NY — A former Marine, Daniel Penny, saw the second-degree manslaughter charge against him dismissed by a judge after jurors in the trial remained deadlocked, unable to reach a unanimous decision. Penny had been accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely, a homeless man, during an incident on a New York City subway in May 2023. Despite the dismissal of the manslaughter charge, Penny still faces a lesser accusation of criminally negligent homicide. This turn of events in the courtroom underscores a thorny legal battle, amid heightened public scrutiny and ongoing city-wide protests sparked … Read more