Deadlock in Daniel Penny Trial as Victim's Father Files Lawsuit

Daniel Penny, facing criminal charges for the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely, is now also being sued civilly by Neely's father, Andre Zachery, for alleged assault and battery. Penny, a former marine, is accused of causing Neely's death by pinning him in a chokehold on a New York City subway. The civil suit seeks damages beyond lower court limits, while Penny's lawyer dismisses it as a distraction from the ongoing criminal trial, where Penny has pled not guilty. The case has sparked political debate, with differing views on Penny's actions.