Death

Jury Delivers Not Guilty Verdict in High-Stakes Trial of Former Marine for Choking Death on NYC Subway

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New York, NY – The trial of former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny, involving the death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely, concluded in a Manhattan courtroom. Penny faced allegations of criminally negligent homicide after his involvement in a lethal incident aboard a New York City subway in May 2023, where he applied a chokehold to Neely, a homeless man with a known history of mental illness. The altercation, captured on subway surveillance, lasted six minutes, with Neely becoming unresponsive after being held in the chokehold for over 51 seconds. The death was ruled a homicide by the … Read more

Daniel Penny Acquitted in Jordan Neely Chokehold Death After Lengthy Deliberations

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NEW YORK — After extensive deliberations spanning more than a week, Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a decision reached by jurors on Monday. The verdict followed heated legal debates and civil unrest outside the courthouse, highlighting a case that has stirred emotions and raised questions about public safety and individual actions. The jury, which spent over 24 hours across five days in decision-making, initially found themselves deadlocked on a more severe charge of manslaughter last week. This led prosecutors, guided by Judge Maxwell Wiley, to drop … Read more

Charlotte Man to Face Court After Charged with the Murky Case of Allisha Watts’ Death in Montgomery County

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Local authorities have apprehended James Dunmore in connection with the mysterious death of Allisha Watts, whose remains were discovered near a cemetery in the rural confines of Montgomery County last August. This week, Dunmore is scheduled to make a court appearance to face charges linked to the alleged murder. The legal proceedings against Dunmore have been fraught with contention. Previously, the defense filed a motion to discard the case citing a violation of constitutional rights when Dunmore’s confidential medical records were improperly accessed. Although the judge acknowledged the violation, it was deemed … Read more

Jury to Decide Fate of Marine Veteran in NYC Subway Chokehold Death Case After Manslaughter Charge Dismissed

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New York, NY — Deliberations are set to begin next week among jurors in New York City to decide if Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran, should be convicted of criminally negligent homicide following a subway incident where he choked Jordan Neely, leading to his death. Previously, the jurors were unable to achieve a consensus on the more severe accusation of manslaughter, leading to a judge’s decision to prioritize the lesser charge. The shift in focus to the second charge was ordered by Judge Maxwell Wiley after the deadlock, and he advised the jurors to redirect … Read more