Controversy Flares as Daniel Penny Celebrates Acquittal in Subway Chokehold Case
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Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin, co-hosts of "The View," criticized the acquittal of Daniel Penny, a former Marine found not guilty of negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man. Goldberg expressed discomfort with Penny celebrating the verdict at a bar, while Hostin argued that Neely wasn't a serious threat before Penny's chokehold. They highlighted systemic failures and questioned societal compassion, noting Neely's mental health struggles following his mother's murder.
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- Whoopi Goldberg bristles at Daniel Penny celebrating acquittal: ‘You killed a guy’ New York Post
- Daniel Penny's attorneys share their shock at how the final days of trial played out: 'Unprecedented' Fox News
- Letters to the Editor: The disturbing sanctioning of Jordan Neely’s unnecessary death Los Angeles Times
- After acquittal in subway chokehold trial, Daniel Penny says he was vulnerable in the encounter Yahoo! Voices
- Daniel Penny acquitted of criminally negligent homicide after more serious manslaughter charge was dismissed CNN
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