Dismisses

Netanyahu Defends Note Guidance During Trial, Highlights Quick Pace of Investigation and Dismisses Media Bribery Claims

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TEL AVIV, Israel — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his actions during his corruption trial on Monday, arguing his need to balance his court testimony with his duties as prime minister. Throughout his testimony in Tel Aviv District Court, Netanyahu faced scrutiny from prosecutors over receiving notes from aides, an action questioned for its transparency. During the proceedings, the Israeli leader was confronted after a recess, which followed an aide handing him a note. The prosecution expressed concerns about not being privy to the note’s content, which stirred a sharp retort from Netanyahu who insisted … Read more

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

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

Judge Dismisses Top Charge in High-Profile Subway Chokehold Death Case

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New York, NY — In a significant legal development, a Manhattan court on Friday dismissed a major felony charge against Daniel Penny related to the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on the subway system earlier this year. The decision followed after the jury communicated their inability to reach consensus on the manslaughter charge, having been deadlocked during two rounds of deliberations. Assistant District Attorney Dafna Yoran announced in court that she would seek dismissal of the top charge of second-degree manslaughter against Penny, marking a pivotal moment in this closely watched case. The judge promptly … Read more