Daniel Penny's Defense Team Considers Malicious Prosecution Suit Against District Attorney Alvin Bragg

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Daniel Penny's defense team is considering a malicious prosecution lawsuit against District Attorney Alvin Bragg and others involved in the case against Penny, who was charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway. Penny's attorney, Steven Raiser, accused Bragg of "blurring" ethical lines and colluding with the medical examiner's office. Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide on Monday.

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Opening statements have begun in the manslaughter trial for Marine veteran Daniel Penny, who is accused of causing the death of Jordan Neely on the New York City subway last year.**

The prosecution claims Penny's reckless actions led to Neely's death, but his defense may offer other reasons for the incident.

Jessica Levinson, a legal contributor for CBS News, is providing analysis on the case.

**Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.