Manslaughter

Stalemate in Subway Chokehold Case: Jury to Reconvene on Lesser Charge After Manslaughter Dismissal

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New York — The jury deliberating the fate of Daniel Penny, accused in the choking death of subway performer Jordan Neely, finds itself at an impasse, prompting the Manhattan District Attorney to drop a manslaughter charge. Deliberations will continue Monday focusing solely on the remaining charge of criminally negligent homicide. The case, which attracted widespread attention after a video of the May 2023 incident on a Lower Manhattan F train went viral, has stoked debates over self-defense and the use of force in public spaces. Penny, captured on video holding Neely in a chokehold until … 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

Legal Firestorm: High-Profile Lawyer Slams DA’s Tactics in Subway Manslaughter Trial

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New York — A high-profile manslaughter case involving Daniel Penny, accused in the death of Jordan Neely on a New York subway train, has seen significant developments that have sparked controversy and criticism towards Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s prosecutorial strategies. Judge Maxwell Wiley recently allowed the jury to consider a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide after the top manslaughter charge was dismissed upon the prosecutor’s request, following the jury’s deadlock. Former U.S. Assistant Attorney Andy McCarthy has vocally criticized Bragg for what he perceives as manipulative tactics aimed at securing a conviction. McCarthy … Read more

Daniel Penny Awaits Verdict with Family Support After Manslaughter Charge Dropped in Subway Chokehold Trial

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New York, N.Y. – As Manhattan heads into a tense new week, Daniel Penny remains cautiously hopeful while spending time with his family, awaiting further developments in a high-profile legal case where he’s charged with criminally negligent homicide. The case commenced deliberations earlier in the week, with jurors initially unable to reach a consensus on a more severe manslaughter charge, leading to its dismissal. Penny, a former Marine, faces allegations stemming from a May 1 incident aboard New York City’s F train. According to reports, Penny applied a chokehold to Jordan Neely, a homeless man … Read more