"Daniel Penny pleads not guilty in subway chokehold death case"

Marine veteran Daniel Penny has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Penny, who was recorded on cellphone video holding Neely in a chokehold on an F-Train, claims he was trying to defend himself and passengers from Neely's erratic behavior. The charges have sparked mass demonstrations, with activists calling for a murder charge. Penny's defense attorneys express confidence in his ability to be found not guilty, citing the understanding of Manhattan juries regarding the confined environment of the subway. Neely's family and supporters denounce Penny and hope for justice.