What's happened
The jury in the trial of Daniel Penny, charged with manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely, has reported being unable to reach a unanimous decision after three days of deliberation. The case has sparked significant debate over public safety and the treatment of mental illness.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to the New York Times, jurors expressed difficulty reaching a unanimous decision on the manslaughter charge, prompting Judge Maxwell T. Wiley to consider whether they could proceed to the second charge of criminally negligent homicide. The Independent noted that the case has ignited discussions about race, public safety, and mental health, with Penny's defense arguing he acted to protect others. The contrasting views on Penny's actions reflect deep societal divides, as highlighted by Jennifer Peltz in The Independent, who described the case as a flashpoint for debates on urban life and crime.
How we got here
Daniel Penny, a former Marine, is on trial for the May 2023 death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man who struggled with mental health issues. Penny claims he acted in self-defense, while prosecutors argue he used excessive force.
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On May 1, 2023, Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless black man, died after a 24-year-old white former Marine named Daniel Penny put him in a chokehold. Neely boarded a New York City Subway train at the Second Avenue station just before it departed and...
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