Deliberates

Jury Deliberates Fate of ‘Pain & Gain’ Movie-Inspired Convicts in Miami Retrial

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MIAMI, Fla. – As the retrial for two Miami bodybuilders concludes, the dark narrative that inspired the film “Pain & Gain” returns to the spotlight. Defendants Noel Doorbal and Daniel Lugo faced the final phase of their resentencing trial Wednesday, nearly three decades after the vicious murders of Kristina Furton and Frank Griga thrust them into the national consciousness. Both members of the infamous “Sun Gym Gang,” Doorbal and Lugo were initially sentenced to death for their roles in the brutal 1990s scheme involving kidnapping, extortion, and murder. The victims were drugged with horse tranquilizers … 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

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

Jury Deliberates Fate of Veteran Accused in Subway Chokehold Death Amid Tensions Over Public Safety and Mental Health Issues

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NEW YORK — A military veteran, Daniel Penny, could face up to 15 years behind bars if convicted in a controversial case that has gripped New York City. Accused of manslaughter, Penny is charged with fatally choking Jordan Neely, a homeless street performer, on a subway train under circumstances that raised alarm among passengers. Penny has entered a plea of not guilty, insisting that his intervention was necessary under the circumstances. On May 1, 2023, witnesses observed Neely, who was known for his Michael Jackson impersonations, acting erratically and screaming about starvation and dehydration. Some … Read more