Daniel Penny trial: Judge drops top manslaughter charge, allows lesser charge

A jury in Manhattan is deadlocked on the manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on a subway train. The judge gave an Allen charge, urging further deliberation. The jury may consider a lesser charge if the deadlock persists. The case has fueled debate about race, mental health, and public safety.

Dec 6, 2024 - 13:45
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Daniel Penny trial: Judge drops top manslaughter charge, allows lesser charge
A jury in Manhattan is deadlocked on the manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on a subway train. The judge gave an Allen charge, urging further deliberation. The jury may consider a lesser charge if the deadlock persists. The case has fueled debate about race, mental health, and public safety.

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