Jury acquits former Marine Daniel Penny in subway death of Jordan Neely, sparking debate and protest.
A Manhattan jury acquitted Daniel Penny, a former Marine, of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, who died after Penny placed him in a chokehold on a subway train. Neely, who had a history of mental illness and violent behavior, was threatening passengers before Penny intervened. The acquittal sparked protests and calls for vigilante justice from Black Lives Matter leader Hawk Newsome. The case has reignited debates about race and the justice system, with some accusing Penny of excessive force and others supporting his actions as self-defense.
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