Daniel Penny Acquittal Sparks Debate on Crime, Homelessness, and Vigilantism

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough criticized progressives for supporting laws that he claims allow homelessness, following the acquittal of Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran, in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man with mental health issues. Scarborough argued that the U.S. needs to invest more in mental health resources rather than leaving people with mental health challenges on the streets. The case highlighted divisions in New York City over mental health and race relations, with protests occurring outside the courthouse during the trial.