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Dismissal of Manslaughter Charges Against Daniel Penny
In another notable New York case, the most serious charge of manslaughter against Daniel Penny, accused of using a chokehold on a mentally ill subway passenger, has been dismissed. The jury’s deadlock on this matter could have led to a significant prison sentence of up to 15 years for the Marine veteran. As deliberations resume next week, the jury will continue to evaluate a lesser charge of "criminally negligent homicide," leaving the outcome uncertain and raising further discussions about the implications of such confrontations in public spaces.