Judge dismisses manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny after jury deadlocks twice
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Judge dismisses manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny after jury deadlocks twice

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The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A judge has dismissed the manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny over the death of a homeless man on a New York City subway after jurors deadlocked twice in one day. open image in gallery Jurors in the Daniel Penny trial told the judge they are deadlocked again Penny’s lawyers say he was protecting himself and other subway riders from a volatile, mentally-ill man who was making alarming remarks and gestures. On May 1, 2023, Penny, a former member of the Marine Corps, put Neely in a chokehold for nearly six minutes, after Neely boarded a Manhattan subway train and began shouting aggressively at passengers. open image in gallery A protestor holds a ‘Justice for Daniel Neely’ sign outside of court Penny, as well as some of his fellow passengers, claimed Neely also said he was willing to kill.

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After acquittal in subway chokehold trial, Daniel Penny says he was 'vulnerable' in the encounter
1 week, 5 days ago

After acquittal in subway chokehold trial, Daniel Penny says he was 'vulnerable' in the encounter

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I’ll take a million court appearances and people calling me names and …

'Absolute catastrophe': Ted Cruz goes after 'rogue' DA after Marine veteran’s acquittal
1 week, 6 days ago

'Absolute catastrophe': Ted Cruz goes after 'rogue' DA after Marine veteran’s acquittal

Raw Story  

Sen. Ted Cruz used the acquittal of Daniel Penny on Monday to attack New York City District Attorney Alvin Bragg – and encouraged the marine veteran to pursue legal action against the prosecutor. A jury returned a not guilty verdict earlier in the day, refusing to find Penny guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, …

Daniel Penny Acquitted In NYC Subway Chokehold Case Over Jordan Neely's Death
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2 weeks ago

Daniel Penny Acquitted In NYC Subway Chokehold Case Over Jordan Neely's Death

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — A Marine veteran who used a chokehold on an agitated subway rider was acquitted on Monday in a death that became a prism for differing views about public safety, valor and vigilantism. A Manhattan jury cleared Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely’s 2023 death. “Let him go!” A witness who stepped …

Veteran Daniel Penny is acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case over Jordan Neely’s death
2 weeks ago

Veteran Daniel Penny is acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case over Jordan Neely’s death

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A Marine veteran who used a chokehold on an agitated subway rider was acquitted on Monday in a death that became a prism for differing views about public safety, valor and vigilantism. A Manhattan jury cleared Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely ’s 2023 death. “Let him go!” A witness who stepped in to …

Daniel Penny acquitted in the subway killing of Jordan Neely
2 weeks ago

Daniel Penny acquitted in the subway killing of Jordan Neely

Salon  

Daniel Penny was acquitted Monday for the killing of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway. Jurors ultimately decided that Penny was not guilty of criminally negligent homicide, which “involves causing someone's death by acting in a manner that was reckless, inattentive, or careless.” Related Jordan Neely and the politics of disposability Penny faced up to four years in …

Daniel Penny acquitted in New York subway choking death of Jordan Neely
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2 weeks ago

Daniel Penny acquitted in New York subway choking death of Jordan Neely

Al Jazeera  

Viral videos of Neely’s death raised questions about race relations, social services and excessive force in the US. A court in Manhattan has found US military veteran Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide for subduing a fellow subway passenger, Jordan Neely, in a chokehold until his death. I’m ready to die.” Penny, a 24-year-old architecture student and a …

Judge tosses manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny at prosecutors' request
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Judge tosses manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny at prosecutors' request

Raw Story  

The judge presiding over the trial of accused New York subway vigilante Daniel Penny has granted prosecutors' request to dismiss the first and most serious charge of manslaughter, reported NBC News — leaving the jury to deliberate the less serious charge of criminally negligent homicide. Under the rules of New York criminal procedure, the jury couldn't even move on to …

Jurors In NYC Subway Chokehold Case Tell Judge They Can't Reach A Unanimous Verdict
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Jurors In NYC Subway Chokehold Case Tell Judge They Can't Reach A Unanimous Verdict

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — The jurors in Daniel Penny’s fatal subway chokehold trial told the judge Friday morning that they can’t reach a unanimous verdict on the top charge of manslaughter. Judge Maxwell Wiley is considering whether to give them what’s known as an Allen charge — an instruction urging them to make every possible effort to reach …

Jury will consider lesser charge in NYC subway chokehold case, judge dismisses manslaughter charge
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Jury will consider lesser charge in NYC subway chokehold case, judge dismisses manslaughter charge

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The judge overseeing the trial of a man accused of using a deadly chokehold on an unruly New York subway passenger dismissed the top charge in the case on Friday at prosecutors’ request, allowing jurors to consider a lesser count after they deadlocked on whether Daniel Penny was guilty of manslaughter. But I’m going to direct you …

Father of victim in NYC subway chokehold case sues defendant Daniel Penny
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Father of victim in NYC subway chokehold case sues defendant Daniel Penny

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The father of the victim at the center of the fatal New York City subway chokehold trial has sued the defendant as a Manhattan jury continued to deliberate the case Thursday. Jordan Neely ’s father, Andre Zachary, filed the suit Wednesday against Marine veteran Daniel Penny in New York Supreme Court. Penny’s defense focused, in large part, …

Jordan Neely’s family sues Daniel Penny over son’s death as jury continues deliberations
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Jordan Neely’s family sues Daniel Penny over son’s death as jury continues deliberations

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The family of Jordan …

Jury deliberations begin in veteran Daniel Penny’s trial over using chokehold on Jordan Neely
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jury deliberations begin in veteran Daniel Penny’s trial over using chokehold on Jordan Neely

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jurors began deliberating and soon revisited some of their legal instructions Tuesday in the trial of a military veteran charged with using a fatal chokehold to subdue a New York subway rider whose behavior was alarming other passengers. The anonymous jury is weighing manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges in the death of Jordan Neely, a troubled …

Daniel Penny trial: Jury begins deliberations in Jordan Neely subway death case
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Daniel Penny trial: Jury begins deliberations in Jordan Neely subway death case

CNN  

New York CNN — A Manhattan jury deliberated for a second day Wednesday in the manslaughter trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine charged in the chokehold death of a homeless man on a New York City subway last year. Andrew Savulich/New York Daily News/Tribune News Service/Getty Images Neely “was on a collision course with himself” and Penny “acted when …

Jury deliberations begin in man’s trial over using fatal chokehold on New York subway
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jury deliberations begin in man’s trial over using fatal chokehold on New York subway

LA Times  

Daniel Penny arrives at court in New York on Nov. 18. Jurors began deliberating and soon revisited some of their legal instructions Tuesday in the trial of a military veteran charged with using a fatal chokehold to subdue a New York subway rider whose behavior was alarming other passengers. Jurors began deliberating Tuesday in the trial of a military veteran …

Closing arguments set in trial of man charged in chokehold death of N.Y. subway rider
3 weeks ago

Closing arguments set in trial of man charged in chokehold death of N.Y. subway rider

LA Times  

Daniel Penny has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the May 2023 death of New York subway rider Jordan Neely. Closing arguments are set for Monday in the trial of a military veteran charged with recklessly choking to death a distressed homeless man after an outburst on a New York subway train. Some in New York …

Daniel Penny doesn't testify as his defense rests in subway chokehold trial
1 month ago

Daniel Penny doesn't testify as his defense rests in subway chokehold trial

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Daniel Penny chose not to …

Daniel Penny trial: Prosecution rests its case
1 month ago

Daniel Penny trial: Prosecution rests its case

CNN  

CNN — “Someone’s attacking here. Sanchez’s 911 call was one of several that prosecutors aired during their case against Daniel Penny, the former Marine who put homeless street artist Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on a New York City subway in May 2023. Subway bystanders who witnessed Penny’s chokehold describe the altercation Caedryn Schrunk said the day Neely entered …

Subway rider who helped restrain man in NYC chokehold death says he wanted ex-Marine to ‘let go’
1 month, 1 week ago

Subway rider who helped restrain man in NYC chokehold death says he wanted ex-Marine to ‘let go’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A subway commuter who helped an ex-Marine restrain an agitated man aboard a Manhattan subway last year testified Tuesday that he tried to convince the veteran to loosen his grip around the man’s neck. In a New York City courtroom, Eric Gonzalez recalled encountering the chaotic struggle in progress, after Daniel Penny had already pinned the man, …

Jury Sees Videos Of Subway Chokehold In Daniel Penny's Ongoing Manslaughter Trial
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jury Sees Videos Of Subway Chokehold In Daniel Penny's Ongoing Manslaughter Trial

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Jurors saw video Monday of Daniel Penny gripping a man around the neck on a New York City subway train as another passenger beseeched the Marine veteran to let go. This image from body camera video provided by New York City Police Department, Daniel Penny, standing at left, looks on in a New York …

Witness Video Captures Struggle on NYC Subway, Raises Questions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Witness Video Captures Struggle on NYC Subway, Raises Questions

Associated Press  

Jurors have seen a video of a subway chokehold that led to the manslaughter trial of Daniel Penny. The video, shot by a high school student, offers the anonymous jury its first direct view of the incident. Penny, 25, recklessly killed Neely, 30, who was homeless and mentally ill. He had frightened passengers on the train with angry statements that …

Jury sees video of subway chokehold that led to veteran Daniel Penny's manslaughter trial
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jury sees video of subway chokehold that led to veteran Daniel Penny's manslaughter trial

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jurors saw video Monday of …

Trial Of Daniel Penny Begins In Subway Killing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trial Of Daniel Penny Begins In Subway Killing

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Prosecutors and defense lawyers agree on this about Marine veteran Daniel Penny’s encounter last year with a distressed, angry man making ominous remarks on a New York subway: Penny didn’t mean to kill him. But a prosecutor told jurors Friday that Penny “went way too far” in trying to neutralize someone he saw as …

Opening Statements Set for Trial of Veteran Charged in Subway Chokehold Death
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Opening Statements Set for Trial of Veteran Charged in Subway Chokehold Death

Associated Press  

Opening statements are set for the trial of Daniel Penny, a white Marine veteran charged with the manslaughter of a Black subway rider. The case has sparked debate surrounding race, homelessness, perceptions of public safety, and bystanders' responsibility. Penny's defense argues that he acted in self-defense, while prosecutors maintain that he exceeded his duty and caused Neely's death through excessive …

Ex-Marine Daniel Penny to stand trial for choking aggressive black homeless man Jordan Neely to death on NYC subway
2 months ago

Ex-Marine Daniel Penny to stand trial for choking aggressive black homeless man Jordan Neely to death on NYC subway

Daily Mail  

A white former Marine accused of fatally choking a black homeless man on a New York City subway will face trial in Manhattan this week. Pictured: Daniel Penny arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on October 21 Anti-racism protesters gathered outside the downtown courthouse on Monday Other demonstrators outside the courthouse rallied in support of Penny - …

Jury selection begins for trial of man charged in New York City subway chokehold death
2 months ago

Jury selection begins for trial of man charged in New York City subway chokehold death

LA Times  

Daniel Penny, right, charged with manslaughter for placing a man in a deadly chokehold aboard a New York City subway train, departs Manhattan Criminal Court on Oct. 3. Jury selection began Monday in the criminal trial of a man charged with manslaughter for placing a former street performer in a deadly chokehold on a New York City subway train last …

Judge Sets Trial For Marine Who Fatally Choked Jordan Neely On NYC Subway
9 months ago

Judge Sets Trial For Marine Who Fatally Choked Jordan Neely On NYC Subway

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A judge announced Wednesday that the former Marine who put a Black homeless man in a fatal chokehold on a New York City subway last year will be put to trial in October. “The man got on the subway car and began to say a somewhat aggressive speech, saying he was hungry, he was thirsty, that he …

Judge denies request to dismiss case against man charged in NYC subway chokehold death
11 months ago

Judge denies request to dismiss case against man charged in NYC subway chokehold death

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A judge on Wednesday declined to dismiss the case against a U.S. Marine veteran charged with manslaughter for placing a man in a deadly chokehold aboard a New York City subway train. Daniel Penny has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death last May of Jordan Neely, a former …

Judge denies request to dismiss case against man charged in NYC subway chokehold death
11 months ago

Judge denies request to dismiss case against man charged in NYC subway chokehold death

The Independent  

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Judge denies request to dismiss case against man charged in NYC subway chokehold death
11 months ago

Judge denies request to dismiss case against man charged in NYC subway chokehold death

LA Times  

Daniel Penny arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court on Wednesday. A judge declined to dismiss the case against a U.S. Marine veteran charged with manslaughter for placing a man in a deadly chokehold aboard a New York City subway train. Daniel Penny has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death last May of …

Daniel Penny pleads not guilty to manslaughter and homicide charges in subway killing of Jordan Neely
1 year, 5 months ago

Daniel Penny pleads not guilty to manslaughter and homicide charges in subway killing of Jordan Neely

The Independent  

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Daniel Penny Pleads Not Guilty In NYC Subway Chokehold Death Of Jordan Neely
1 year, 5 months ago

Daniel Penny Pleads Not Guilty In NYC Subway Chokehold Death Of Jordan Neely

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — A U.S. Marine veteran pleaded not guilty Wednesday in the fatal chokehold of a man who was behaving erratically on a New York City subway train. Daniel Penny, 24, pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the May 1 death of Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator who was …

Daniel Penny pleads not guilty to revised charges in chokehold death of Jordan Neely on NYC subway
1 year, 5 months ago

Daniel Penny pleads not guilty to revised charges in chokehold death of Jordan Neely on NYC subway

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A U.S. Marine veteran who placed a homeless man in a fatal chokehold aboard a New York City subway train last month pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to revised charges. To get a manslaughter conviction, which carries a prison sentence of up to 15 years, prosecutors would have to prove Penny recklessly caused Neely’s death while being …

Daniel Penny pleads not guilty after being indicted in NYC subway chokehold death
1 year, 5 months ago

Daniel Penny pleads not guilty after being indicted in NYC subway chokehold death

CNN  

CNN — Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran charged in the death of a homeless Black man he put in a chokehold on the New York City subway, has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide during a court appearance. Penny told police Neely was acting ‘irate’ According to court records filed Wednesday, Penny told police …

Grand Jury indicts Daniel Penny in Jordan Neely subway death as ex-marine’s arraignment set for 28 June
1 year, 6 months ago

Grand Jury indicts Daniel Penny in Jordan Neely subway death as ex-marine’s arraignment set for 28 June

The Independent  

✕ Close Video: 'I knew I had to act,' Daniel Penny details NYC subway chokehold The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about …

Daniel Penny’s legal defence has raised more than $2.8m after subway killing of Jordan Neely
1 year, 6 months ago

Daniel Penny’s legal defence has raised more than $2.8m after subway killing of Jordan Neely

The Independent  

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Grand jury votes to indict Daniel Penny in subway killing of Jordan Neely
1 year, 6 months ago

Grand jury votes to indict Daniel Penny in subway killing of Jordan Neely

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The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A grand jury in …

Grand jury indicts ex-marine in chokehold death on US subway
1 year, 6 months ago

Grand jury indicts ex-marine in chokehold death on US subway

Al Jazeera  

Daniel Penny has said he did not mean to kill performer Jordan Neely, whose death sparked protests in New York City. A grand jury in New York City has voted in favour of indicting former United States marine Daniel Penny for placing a man in a chokehold on a subway car, leading to his death. Neely also reportedly yelled out, …

Grand jury indicts Daniel Penny in chokehold death of New York City subway rider Jordan Neely
1 year, 6 months ago

Grand jury indicts Daniel Penny in chokehold death of New York City subway rider Jordan Neely

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A man charged with manslaughter for putting an agitated New York City subway rider in a fatal chokehold has been indicted by a grand jury, an expected procedural step that will allow the criminal case to continue. Daniel Penny was charged by Manhattan prosecutors last month in the May 1 death of Jordan Neely, a former Michael …

Daniel Penny Disputes Key Claims In Jordan Neely’s Killing On NYC Subway Train
1 year, 6 months ago

Daniel Penny Disputes Key Claims In Jordan Neely’s Killing On NYC Subway Train

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Marine veteran Daniel Penny on Sunday argued against key claims made against him in the killing last month of Jordan Neely on a subway in New York City, disputing a witness’s claim that he held Neely down for 15 minutes and denying that he put a chokehold on him. Penny, 24, has made several public remarks about …

Daniel Penny legal fund raises nearly $2m after he is charged over Jordan Neely’s death
1 year, 7 months ago

Daniel Penny legal fund raises nearly $2m after he is charged over Jordan Neely’s death

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Funds are being raised to pay Mr Penny’s …

Daniel Penny charged with manslaughter for the death of Jordan Neely in a case that has shaken New York
1 year, 7 months ago

Daniel Penny charged with manslaughter for the death of Jordan Neely in a case that has shaken New York

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eleven days after Daniel …

Jordan Neely’s Killer Surrenders On Manslaughter Charge, Freed Pending Trial
1 year, 7 months ago

Jordan Neely’s Killer Surrenders On Manslaughter Charge, Freed Pending Trial

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — A U.S. Marine veteran who used a fatal chokehold on an agitated New York City subway passenger was freed from custody Friday hours after surrendering to face a manslaughter charge filed nearly two weeks after the encounter. Thomas Kenniff, one of Penny’s attorneys, said the veteran didn’t mean to harm Neely and “is dealing …

US man charged in New York City subway chokehold death
1 year, 7 months ago

US man charged in New York City subway chokehold death

Al Jazeera  

A man who killed a homeless New York City subway passenger by placing him in a chokehold has been charged with manslaughter, as the death of Jordan Neely continues to draw condemnation and calls for better social services in the United States. US Congressman Ritchie Torres, who represents a New York district, wrote on Twitter on Friday morning that Penny …

DA says man who choked Jordan Neely to death on NYC subway will face manslaughter charge
1 year, 7 months ago

DA says man who choked Jordan Neely to death on NYC subway will face manslaughter charge

Salon  

This article originally appeared at Common Dreams. The office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg confirmed Thursday that Daniel Penny, who last week fatally choked Jordan Neely on the subway in New York City, is set to be charged Friday and could face up to 15 years behind bars. "Daniel Penny will be arrested on a charge of manslaughter in …

Daniel Penny to be charged with manslaughter in Jordan Neely subway chokehold death
1 year, 7 months ago

Daniel Penny to be charged with manslaughter in Jordan Neely subway chokehold death

The Independent  

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Man who choked NYC subway rider to death will face manslaughter charge, prosecutors say
1 year, 7 months ago

Man who choked NYC subway rider to death will face manslaughter charge, prosecutors say

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Manhattan prosecutors said Thursday that they will bring criminal charges against a man who used a fatal chokehold on an unruly passenger aboard a New York City subway train, a death that stirred outrage and debates about the response to mental illness in the nation’s largest transit system. The charges come nearly two weeks after Penny pinned …

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