Daniel Penny Found NOT GUILTY On All Charges.

Daniel Penny Acquitted: The Verdict Dividing America

On December 9, 2024, a Manhattan jury acquitted Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in the controversial death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man. The incident on May 1, 2023, where Penny used a chokehold to restrain Neely on a NYC subway, sparked nationwide debates on mental health, public safety, and the use of force. While Penny’s defense argued he acted to protect others, critics claim the verdict reflects systemic failures.