Daniel Penny

2024 - 12 - 10

Daniel Penny: Acquitted and Now Hitting the Bars – What’s Next?

Acquittal - Criminal Justice - Daniel Penny - Jordan Neely - Marine Veteran - Mental Health - NYC Subway - Public Safety - Race Relations

Daniel Penny walks free after being found not guilty in the subway chokehold case of Jordan Neely. But this verdict sparks heated debates on race, mental health, and public safety!

In a striking and controversial ruling, Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran, has been found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man, aboard a New York City subway car. The case gained national attention, sparking protests and reigniting discussions around critical issues such as race relations, mental illness, and public safety in the bustling metropolis. Penny's defense hinged on his assertion that he had acted in self-defense, fearing for his safety amidst Neely's erratic behavior.

The tumultuous trial saw jurors deliberating over the charges as protests simmered outside the courtroom. Many argued that the case exemplified a troubling pattern in the United States—a double standard regarding how society treats white individuals compared to Black victims. As the verdict was announced, reactions poured in, with some applauding the jury's decision and others, including the NAACP, condemning it as indicative of a larger systemic issue.

Following the acquittal, Penny was spotted celebrating in a NYC bar with his legal team, choosing to let them speak on his behalf. In his first post-verdict interview, he expressed the complexities of his emotions, stating he couldn't live with himself if Neely had harmed others during the altercation. As he embraces this new chapter of his life, many are left wondering how this verdict will influence future discourse on mental health and public safety.

This sensational case has also opened the door for broader discussions about mental health services in the U.S. and how they intersect with homelessness. Neely, who tragically struggled with severe mental health issues, became emblematic of a system failing vulnerable individuals. While Penny walks free, the trials ahead for society regarding safety, compassion, and justice continue to loom large. This incident serves as not just a courtroom drama, but a stark reflection on the complexities of urban life and human interaction in today's America.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CBS News"

Daniel Penny found not guilty in NYC subway chokehold death of ... (CBS News)

Daniel Penny has been found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway car in 2023.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BBC News"

Daniel Penny found not guilty in NY subway chokehold death of ... (BBC News)

The case sparked weeks of protests and reignited national debate over race, mental illness, and public safety in the US.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "FOX 5 NY"

Daniel Penny verdict: Marine veteran found not guilty in NYC ... (FOX 5 NY)

Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran who used a deadly chokehold on homeless man Jordan Neely on the New York City subway last year, was found not guilty in a ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC News"

Daniel Penny found not guilty in chokehold death of Jordan Neely (NBC News)

Daniel Penny was acquitted Monday of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man with a history of ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ABC News"

'I miss my son': Jordan Neely's father, DA react to Daniel Penny verdict (ABC News)

The Daniel Penny jury will deliberate whether he committed criminally negligent homicide when he placed Jordan Neely in a chokehold on a subway car in May ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Sky News"

Daniel Penny: Former US marine who used chokehold on Jordan ... (Sky News)

Daniel Penny, 26, was charged following the death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely, who he restrained using a chokehold while on a New York City subway in May ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NewsNation Now"

Daniel Penny found not guilty in Jordan Neely's death (NewsNation Now)

The judge's ruling on Friday left the jury to consider a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide against Penny. The verdict drew mixed reactions inside ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC New York"

Daniel Penny found not guilty in Jordan Neely subway chokehold ... (NBC New York)

A jury has reached a verdict in the Jordan Neely subway chokehold death case.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Aljazeera.com"

Daniel Penny acquitted in New York subway choking death of ... (Aljazeera.com)

Viral videos of Neely's death raised questions about race relations, social services and excessive force in the US.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NAACP"

NAACP Condemns Jury Verdict in Trial of Daniel Penny (NAACP)

NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson reacted to news of Daniel Penny's acquittal with a statement condemning the decision, warning of the dangerous ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "City Journal"

New York's Government Is the Real Villain in the Daniel Penny Trial (City Journal)

They are responsible not only for the death of Jordan Neely, the drug-addicted schizophrenic whom Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg accused Penny of ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Spectrum News NY1"

Daniel Penny found not guilty in subway chokehold death case (Spectrum News NY1)

The jury's verdict came days after the judge dismissed the top count of manslaughter against Penny after jurors said they were deadlocked on it.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNN"

Daniel Penny acquitted of criminally negligent homicide after more ... (CNN)

A Manhattan jury found Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide Monday in the death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway last year.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "New Zealand Herald"

US Marine vet not guilty in New York subway choking death (New Zealand Herald)

Daniel Penny, 26, who is white, was acquitted by a jury of the charge of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old black man, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "USA TODAY"

Race, crime and mental health: How a subway killing divided the USA (USA TODAY)

Responses to the criminal trial over the death of Jordan Neely have fallen along political lines.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Daniel Penny's acquittal reveals 'double standard' about white ... (The Guardian)

In longstanding pattern in the US, white killers celebrated and Black victims denigrated, experts say.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Fox News"

Daniel Penny hits NYC bar for post-acquittal celebration, lets ... (Fox News)

Daniel Penny stayed quiet and let his lawyers do the talking at a celebration of his not guilty verdict in a Manhattan bar Monday after jurors acquitted him ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNN"

What's next for Daniel Penny after his acquittal in Jordan Neely's ... (CNN)

A post-acquittal bar celebration underscores a basic fact about Penny's future: The 26-year-old veteran who had been accused of manslaughter and criminally ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Fox News"

Daniel Penny says he couldn't live with guilt if Jordan Neely hurt ... (Fox News)

Daniel Penny sat down with Judge Jeanine Pirro for a powerful first interview since jurors found him not guilty in the subway chokehold death of Jordan ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CBS Denver"

Daniel Penny speaks out after being found not guilty in NYC subway ... (CBS Denver)

Daniel Penny and his attorneys spoke out Tuesday, one day after a jury found Penny not guilty for the chokehold death of Jordan Neely.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "www.newschannel10.com"

Veteran Daniel Penny is acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case ... (www.newschannel10.com)

A Manhattan jury ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NewsNation Now"

What's next for Daniel Penny? (NewsNation Now)

Daniel Penny's defense attorney, Thomas Kenniff, breaks down the case surrounding Jordan Neely's death and what comes next on "Dan Abrams Live."

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Associated Press"

After acquittal in subway chokehold trial, Daniel Penny says he was ... (The Associated Press)

The Marine veteran who choked a volatile, mentally ill man on a New York subway says he put himself in a “very vulnerable position."

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ABC News"

Daniel Penny breaks silence on subway chokehold case: 'I was in a ... (ABC News)

Just one day after being acquitted in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely, Marine veteran Daniel Penny shared his thoughts on the "vulnerable ...

Explore the last week