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Daniel Penny’s Defense Claims Jury Must Recognize Political Motivations in Trial, Attorney Asserts

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New York — The legal battle involving Daniel Penny, a former Marine accused of fatally choking a man who was assaulting subway riders, has intensified as his attorney argues that the case is being driven by political motives. The incident, which resulted in the death of Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator known to have mental health issues, occurred on a Manhattan subway when Neely reportedly began shouting at passengers. Penny’s defense lawyer maintains that his client acted in self-defense and that the political significance attached to the case is skewing public perception and … Read more

San Luis Obispo Jury Convicts Nathan Daniel Abate in High-Profile Sexual Assault Case, Sentencing Set for November

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ATASCADERO, Calif. — A San Luis Obispo County jury convicted 36-year-old Nathan Daniel Abate of multiple sexual assault charges on Friday, Oct. 18. The verdict followed a 13-day trial focusing on offenses committed between 2009 and 2012. Abate now faces a scheduled sentencing on Nov. 12. The jury found Abate guilty on three counts relating to two victims: Forcible Rape, Rape of an Intoxicated Victim, and Oral Copulation of a Person Under the Age of 18. However, the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision on a fourth charge of Forcible Rape involving a … Read more

Daniel Espinosa to Chair Star-Studded Jury at 2024 Nikon Short Film Award, Celebrating Europe’s Finest One-Minute Cinematic Creations

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Stockholm, Sweden – The Nikon Short Film Award, first launched in 2022 to inspire European filmmakers towards creative excellence in brief cinematic narratives, has announced its panel for the 2024 edition. Led by the acclaimed Swedish director Daniel Espinosa, known for his work on the soon-to-premiere TV series “The Helicopter Heist,” the jury includes actresses Alva Bratt and Nina Zanjani. These three distinguished industry professionals will evaluate submissions that must not exceed 60 seconds in length. Espinosa expressed his eagerness about the upcoming evaluations, emphasizing the jury’s anticipation to see how filmmakers embrace the challenge … Read more

Subway Vigilance on Trial: New York City’s Daniel Penny Faces Manslaughter Charges in High-Profile Subway Chokehold Case

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New York — The trial of Daniel Penny, the man accused in the death of Jordan Neely on a Manhattan subway, is about to begin, sparking debates and widespread attention for its high-stakes examination of self-defense and criminal accountability. Jury selection is set to start Monday for what promises to be a deeply scrutinized examination following an incident that not only cost Neely, a homeless man known for his Michael Jackson impersonations, his life but also raised serious questions about public safety and judicial fairness. Neely’s death occurred in May 2023, capturing public outrage after … Read more