Daniel Penny is acquitted in subway chokehold case over Jordan Neely's death

Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran, was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a mentally ill subway rider.

The Manhattan jury found no fault in Penny's actions after he used a chokehold on Neely, which lasted six minutes. Penny claimed he was protecting himself and others due to Neely’s alarming behavior. Initially charged with manslaughter, that charge was dropped after jurors could not reach a consensus. The case highlighted issues of race, crime, and public safety, receiving attention from both political sides. Neely, a former performer, struggled with mental illness and substance abuse before his death.