Daniel Penny Acquitted in NYC Subway Chokehold Case, Civil Suit Looms

Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran, was acquitted by a New York jury of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, a Black unhoused man, on a subway train. The case, which sparked protests and was closely followed by Black Lives Matter activists, saw a more serious manslaughter charge dismissed earlier. Neely's father expressed his grief and frustration with the verdict, while Penny's attorneys expressed satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing the protection of rights and freedoms. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg respected the jury's decision despite facing threats during the trial.