Daniel Penny manslaughter trial
Jurors in the Daniel Penny manslaughter trial are struggling to come to a unanimous decision on the top charge of manslaughter. Penny, a Marine veteran and architecture student, is accused of killing a mentally ill homeless man who threatened passengers on a Manhattan subway car.
Key Points
- Jurors are struggling to reach a unanimous decision on the manslaughter charge
- Penny faces a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide
- Neely had a history of mental illness and criminal behavior
Pros
- Penny remained at the scene and cooperated with responding officers
- He faces a maximum punishment of 15 years in prison if convicted
Cons
- Neely, the homeless man, later died after being held in a chokehold by Penny
- Penny's actions are being scrutinized in the context of a series of violent incidents on the subway