Daniel Penny Acquitted in Subway Chokehold Case

Daniel Penny Acquitted Former Marine Daniel Penny found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide.

Manslaughter Charge Dropped Prosecutors dismissed the second-degree manslaughter charge after jury deadlock.

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Courtroom Reactions Jury's verdict led to applause; Neely's father reacted emotionally.

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Incident Details Neely died after Penny restrained him in a chokehold on a subway.

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Prosecutors’ Argument Penny used excessive force, causing Neely's death, prosecutors claimed.

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Defense’s Stand Penny acted to protect subway passengers from perceived threats.

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Medical Disputes Cause of death debated: chokehold vs. underlying health and drug factors.

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Trial Highlights Jurors heard from over 30 witnesses, including experts and subway riders.

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Public Debate Case stirred discussions on mental health, race, and subway safety.

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Civil Suit Filed Neely's father filed a lawsuit accusing Penny of negligence and wrongful death.

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