Former Marine Daniel Penny will not face a manslaughter charge for the death of Jordan Neely after intervening in a New York City subway incident. The jury was unable to reach a verdict, and the defense objected to the dismissal of the charge, seeking a mistrial instead.
Key Points
Former Marine Daniel Penny restrained Jordan Neely on a New York City subway, leading to Neely's death.
The Manhattan jury could not reach a verdict, and the defense objected to the dismissal of the manslaughter charge.
Legal complexities arose regarding the consideration of a lesser charge in the case.
Pros
Daniel Penny was seen by many members of the public as a Good Samaritan defending fellow passengers.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated that Penny acted appropriately in the situation.
Cons
The incident resulted in the death of Jordan Neely after being restrained by Penny.
The case involved racial and legal complexities, including the dismissal of a manslaughter charge and potential consideration of a lesser charge.