Daniel Penny Acquitted in Subway Chokehold Case, Jury Deadlocks on Manslaughter

Daniel Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, who died after Penny placed him in a chokehold on a subway car. The jury deliberated for over 24 hours before reaching the verdict, which was met with mixed reactions in the courtroom. The more serious charge of manslaughter was dismissed by the judge, leading to the focus on the lesser charge. The defense argued Penny acted in self-defense, while prosecutors claimed he acted with disregard for Neely's life.