Daniel Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, who died after Penny placed him in a chokehold on a subway car. The jury deliberated for over 24 hours before reaching the verdict, which was met with mixed reactions in the courtroom. The more serious charge of manslaughter was dismissed by the judge, leading to the focus on the lesser charge. The defense argued Penny acted in self-defense, while prosecutors claimed he acted with disregard for Neely's life.
The jury in Daniel Penny's trial for the manslaughter of Jordan Neely is deadlocked on the second-degree manslaughter charge, unable to reach a unanimous decision after over 18 hours of deliberation. Penny, a former Marine, is accused of killing Neely with a chokehold on a New York City subway. The jury has requested further instructions from Judge Maxwell Wiley, who is considering an Allen charge to encourage continued deliberation. Penny has pleaded not guilty to both manslaughter and negligent homicide charges.
Daniel Penny, a former U.S. Marine, will not testify in his trial for manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide after placing Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on a New York City subway. Penny's defense argues that other factors contributed to Neely's death, while prosecutors claim Penny's actions were unjustified. The jury will deliberate after Thanksgiving, relying on witness testimonies and Penny's statements to police, as he did not take the stand. The case hinges on whether Penny's actions were reasonable or reckless.
The defense in Daniel Penny's trial for manslaughter and negligent homicide has rested without Penny testifying. Penny, a former Marine, is accused of causing the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man, by placing him in a chokehold on a New York City subway in May 2023. The trial will resume after Thanksgiving with closing arguments and jury deliberations.
Jurors in the manslaughter trial of Daniel Penny viewed videos showing him applying a chokehold to Jordan Neely on a New York City subway, leading to Neely's death. The prosecution argues Penny acted recklessly, while the defense claims he was protecting himself and others from Neely, who was reportedly behaving erratically. The videos, including one previously unseen, depict the moments leading up to Neely's death, with witnesses testifying about the tense situation on the train. Penny has pleaded not guilty, and the trial continues to examine the circumstances of the incident.
Former Marine Daniel Penny is confident he will beat the manslaughter charges for killing homeless man Jordan Neely on a New York City subway last May. The trial is set for October, and his defense team is fully prepared to defend him. Penny faces up to 19 years behind bars if convicted. The defense claims Neely was the dangerous one on the train, while the Neely family's attorney argues that Neely was unarmed and asking for food, and distress does not mean dangerous.
A judge has denied a motion to dismiss the case against U.S. Marine veteran Daniel Penny, who is facing charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide for placing Jordan Neely in a deadly chokehold on a New York City subway. Penny's trial is tentatively expected to start in the fall, and his attorneys have expressed disagreement with the judge's decision. The incident, caught on video, has sparked debate, with Penny claiming he acted to protect himself and others, while Neely's family and supporters argue that he was crying out for help and was met with violence.
Marine veteran Daniel Penny has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Penny, who was recorded on cellphone video holding Neely in a chokehold on an F-Train, claims he was trying to defend himself and passengers from Neely's erratic behavior. The charges have sparked mass demonstrations, with activists calling for a murder charge. Penny's defense attorneys express confidence in his ability to be found not guilty, citing the understanding of Manhattan juries regarding the confined environment of the subway. Neely's family and supporters denounce Penny and hope for justice.
Reverend Al Sharpton is set to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Jordan Neely, who died after being put in a chokehold on a subway train by Marine Veteran Daniel Penny. Penny has been charged with manslaughter, and detectives are still looking to interview witnesses. Neely's family has said he battled mental health problems and was in and out of psychiatric care, and was homeless by choice.
A fundraiser for Daniel Penny, the former Marine charged with manslaughter in the death of homeless man Jordan Neely, has raised nearly $2 million. Penny's attorneys say the subway chokehold case has "struck a chord" with people across the country. Penny was charged with second-degree manslaughter for allegedly choking and killing Neely during a May 1 subway ride on an F train in Manhattan. Penny's attorneys have said he didn't intend to kill Neely and was merely trying to defend himself and fellow straphangers from a threatening homeless man. The city medical examiner ruled Neely's death a homicide due to "compression of neck (chokehold)."
Marine veteran Daniel Penny has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man. Penny allegedly restrained Neely around the neck on the floor of a subway car while two other riders also restrained him. Penny's attorneys claim he put Neely in a chokehold to protect himself and others because Neely was threatening individuals on the subway. Neely had a history of violent attacks and struggled with mental illness and drug addiction. The incident was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner. Protests erupted across the city in support of Neely, and some supporters have stood by Penny, donating to a campaign fund created by his attorneys.
The defense fund for Marine veteran Daniel Penny, who was charged with second-degree manslaughter for the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely, has raised over $1.5 million in just a few days. Penny's lawyers argue that he acted to protect himself and fellow passengers from Neely, who had a history of violent attacks and mental illness. The campaign on GiveSendGo will cover all legal fees and any excess will be donated to a mental health advocacy program in New York City. The case has divided the city, with some calling Penny a hero and others denouncing him as a murderer.
Daniel Penny, a former Marine, is facing a manslaughter charge in the subway chokehold killing of Jordan Neely. Penny's friends and family are outraged at the rush to judgment over Neely's death and those who have branded Penny a "murderer" for the May 1 incident on a Manhattan subway train. Penny was arrested and later released on $100,000 bail in the death of Neely, a homeless Michael Jackson impersonator who was allegedly acting erratically and threatening before Penny and other straphangers subdued him.
An online defense fund for Daniel Penny, the ex-Marine charged in the killing of homeless victim Jordan Neely aboard an F train beneath Manhattan, has raised over $1.2 million with pledges from thousands of donors. Penny is facing charges of second-degree manslaughter in Neely’s death. The fund will cover Penny’s legal fees in the criminal case, any future civil lawsuits, and expenses related to his defense. The case will go before a grand jury, with Penny ordered to surrender his passport and to remain in New York unless granted approval to leave by authorities.
A grand jury will decide if Marine Daniel Penny will face criminal charges in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a subway train. The NYPD is also looking for six people involved in protests that followed the incident. Neely had a history of violence and an arrest warrant for attacking an older woman. Friends say he needed psychiatric help.
