Daniel Penny's defense attorneys express shock at trial outcome in subway chokehold case where Penny was found not guilty. Penny still faces civil lawsuit from victim's father. Penny, a Marine veteran, plans to continue pursuing architecture degree despite scars from the ordeal.
Key Points
Judge dismissed second-degree manslaughter charge
Jury instructed to consider criminally negligent homicide charge
Penny's legal team celebrates not-guilty verdict
Pros
Daniel Penny found not guilty in criminally negligent homicide charge
Defense attorneys express concerns about trial trajectory
Penny plans to continue pursuing architecture degree
Cons
Penny still faces civil lawsuit from victim's father