Jury Deliberations Ongoing in Daniel Penny Trial

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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.

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Jury to Keep Deliberating in Daniel Penny Trial
The jury in the Daniel Penny trial is set to reconvene after a judge dismissed the second-degree manslaughter charge. The trial revolves around Penny's involvement in the 2023 subway death of Jordan Neely.

Key Points

  • The judge has ordered jurors to continue deliberating on a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide.
  • The jury has been deliberating for several days, but has yet to reach a verdict.
  • Legal experts suggest the jury may be deadlocked, leading to a mistrial.

What's Next?
The jury will reconvene on Monday to continue deliberations. If they are unable to reach a verdict, the judge may declare a mistrial.

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