Daniel Penny's Acquittal Sparks Debate on Subway Safety and Legal Repercussions

Following Daniel Penny's acquittal in the criminal trial over the death of Jordan Neely, attention shifts to a civil lawsuit filed by Neely's father, alleging Penny's negligence and recklessness. The civil case, which requires a lower burden of proof than criminal cases, could potentially hold Penny liable and result in a monetary award. Legal experts compare the situation to O.J. Simpson's case, where he was acquitted criminally but found liable in a civil trial.