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Daniel Penny Acquitted in Jordan Neely Chokehold Death After Lengthy Deliberations

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NEW YORK — After extensive deliberations spanning more than a week, Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a decision reached by jurors on Monday. The verdict followed heated legal debates and civil unrest outside the courthouse, highlighting a case that has stirred emotions and raised questions about public safety and individual actions. The jury, which spent over 24 hours across five days in decision-making, initially found themselves deadlocked on a more severe charge of manslaughter last week. This led prosecutors, guided by Judge Maxwell Wiley, to drop … Read more

NYC Subway Incident Verdict: Daniel Penny Cleared in Controversial Chokehold Case Involving Jordan Neely

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New York, NY — Former Marine Daniel Penny was acquitted in a New York court for the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator and singer, on a crowded subway train. The jury reached their conclusion after deliberating on charges that included criminally negligent homicide. The incident, initially capturing widespread city attention due to its shocking nature, subsequently ignited debates about race, mental health, and public safety on transit systems. Neely, who was experiencing homelessness and had known mental health issues, was reportedly shouting and begging for money aboard the Manhattan-bound train … Read more