Jury Deadlocked in Daniel Penny Subway Manslaughter Trial

Deliberations stall as jurors struggle to reach a unanimous verdict over the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway.

The jury in Daniel Penny's trial has been unable to agree on a verdict after 16 hours of deliberation over four days.
Penny, a former Marine, faces charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide for the May 2023 death of Jordan Neely, who was restrained in a chokehold on a subway train.
Prosecutors argue Penny acted recklessly by holding Neely in the chokehold for too long, while the defense claims Penny was protecting passengers from a perceived threat.
The case has sparked public debate about mental health, homelessness, race, and the boundaries of self-defense in crowded urban spaces.
If convicted, Penny could face up to 15 years in prison for manslaughter or up to four years for criminally negligent homicide.