Manslaughter

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 to Reconvene Next Week as Manslaughter Charge in Daniel Penny Trial Dropped

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A dismissed manslaughter charge marked a significant development in the trial of Daniel Penny in New York, setting a new tone as the jury prepares to resume deliberations next week. The decision, handed down by the presiding judge on Friday, refocuses the case surrounding the controversial death of an individual during a public transit altercation earlier this year. Penny, a former Marine, was facing charges after he restrained the victim, who later died as a result of the encounter. The incident, captured on numerous commuter cellphones, sparked widespread debate over self-defense laws and the use … Read more

Judge Orders Continued Deliberations in High-Profile NYC Subway Manslaughter Trial

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New York, NY – The trial of Daniel Penny, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide related to the death of Jordan Neely in May, has encountered delay as jurors remain divided. Deliberations, which began on Tuesday, stalled when the jury informed Judge Maxwell Wiley that they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on the manslaughter charge. Tensions rose in the courtroom as deliberations extended into their fourth day, amounting to around 20 hours of discussions over what defense attorney Thomas Kenniff described as a “factually uncomplicated case.” … Read more

Jury Deadlocked on Manslaughter in High-Profile NYC Subway Chokehold Case

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New York, NY — A New York City jury deliberating the fate of Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran accused in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, informed the presiding Judge Maxwell Wiley on Friday that they are deadlocked on deciding the top manslaughter charge. The jury’s struggle to reach a unanimous verdict places the trial at a critical juncture, with potential implications for the city’s broader discussions on justice and public safety. In the incident that occurred on May 1, 2023, Penny is alleged to have restrained Neely, a homeless man known for performing … Read more