Jury Deliberations Ongoing in Daniel Penny Trial
Jury Deliberations Ongoing in Daniel Penny Trial
JURY DELIBERATIONS CONTINUE IN DANIEL PENNY TRIAL
Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran and architecture student, is on trial for the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway in 2023. Neely, a 30-year-old with schizophrenia, was threatening to kill passengers during a psychotic episode when Penny grabbed him in a chokehold. Neely later died.
Penny remained at the scene and spoke with responding officers. He also agreed to speak with NYPD detectives at the Fifth Precinct building. He faces a maximum punishment of 15 years in prison if convicted on the more serious charge.
The jury has been deliberating for several days, but has not yet reached a verdict. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.