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In New York, a judge made headlines after dismissing the most serious charge against Daniel Penny, who was accused of using a chokehold on subway rider Jordan Neely. The jury's failure to reach a consensus on the manslaughter charge has left the case in a state of uncertainty, now pushing deliberations toward a consideration of criminally negligent homicide.
Penny, a white Marine veteran, was seen in distressing video footage applying a chokehold on Neely, a Black homeless man known for his history of mental illness. After six minutes, Neely’s body went limp. Witnesses later described the chaotic atmosphere on the subway, raising questions about the appropriateness of Penny’s response in a high-stress situation.