(DCWatchdog.com) – In a bombshell development, Marine veteran Daniel Penny has been acquitted of criminally negligent homicide after restraining Jordan Neely with a chokehold on a New York City subway.
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The verdict echoes a profound division in America over crime, self-policing, and the ever-present debate about self-defense.
Daniel Penny’s not-guilty verdict has stirred deep political and cultural debates across the nation.
The Marine veteran faced charges of criminally negligent homicide after restraining Jordan Neely with a chokehold on a New York City subway.
Neely, described as a former Michael Jackson impersonator, acted erratically that day, raising concerns from subway passengers.
The jury, however, found enough doubt to acquit Penny, showcasing their struggle with more serious manslaughter charges.
Despite the medical examiner ruling that Neely’s death resulted from neck compression, Penny’s defense pointed to Neely’s additional health issues as contributing factors.
This case brings to light the fear many New Yorkers feel daily, traveling underground with individuals experiencing mental health crises.
Penny’s decision to act stemmed from a desire to protect fellow passengers.
The defense argued he used a modified chokehold taught in the Marines, not intending harm.
The prosecution contested, highlighting the excessive force used. Their disagreement underpins the national discourse on excessive force and safety.
Steeped in racial and societal tensions, the incident mirrors past events, notably the 1984 Bernard Goetz subway shooting.
Rev. Al Sharpton voiced that, “Today’s verdict…does not change what we have known to be true…unnecessary vigilantism,” cited by Fox 5 New York.
Penny found unlikely support from figures like Kyle Rittenhouse.
Critics, however, condemned the verdict as a miscarriage of justice, echoing situations like Eric Garner’s case.
Prominent politicians, including NY GOP Rep. Mike Lawler and Ron DeSantis, labeled the outcome as just.
They argue that citizens should not live in fear, given the rampant unrest on New York subways.
While the acquittal settles the criminal charges, the debate is far from over.
Neely’s father has initiated a civil lawsuit, seeking justice through the courts.
Mayor Eric Adams framed it as a symptom of broader societal issues, mentioning our “broken mental health system.”
Daniel Penny's lawyer just shared this photo.
Penny is a free man. pic.twitter.com/g0MnD0f0Kv
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) December 9, 2024
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