Fate

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

Fort Worth Jury Weighs Fate of Man Who Claimed Divine Orders in Triple Homicide and Dismemberment Case

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FORT WORTH, Texas — A Texas jury is tasked with determining whether Jason Thornburg, 44, who was convicted of the gruesome murders of three individuals, will face the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole. In a chilling trial that has captured local attention, Thornburg was found guilty of killing David Lueras, 42, Lauren Phillips, 34, and Maricruz Reyes-Mathis, 33, in September 2021, dismembering their bodies and concealing them under a bed in a Euless motel, before setting them on fire in a Fort Worth dumpster. According to trial testimonies, Thornburg confessed to investigators that … 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

Jury to Decide Fate of Accused in Notorious Youth Center Abuse Case as Testimonies Conclude

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MANCHESTER, N.H. — The trial against Bradley Asbury, accused in a high-profile abuse case emerging from the troubled past of the Sununu Youth Services Center, is approaching its conclusion. Set to end with closing arguments on Friday, the trial has drawn attention due to the serious allegations stemming from Asbury’s tenure at the facility, known for harrowing claims of misconduct against children. The case revolves around charges that Asbury was complicit in a grave incident in 1998, where Michael Gilpatrick, then a 14-year-old resident, was allegedly raped. Asbury occupied a key position as the house … Read more