Controversy Flares as Daniel Penny Celebrates Acquittal in Subway Chokehold Case

Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin, co-hosts of "The View," criticized the acquittal of Daniel Penny, a former Marine found not guilty of negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man. Goldberg expressed discomfort with Penny celebrating the verdict at a bar, while Hostin argued that Neely wasn't a serious threat before Penny's chokehold. They highlighted systemic failures and questioned societal compassion, noting Neely's mental health struggles following his mother's murder.