Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Not Guilty! Marine Veteran Daniel Penny Acquitted in Subway Rider's Death

Article Title: Not Guilty! Daniel Penny Acquitted in Subway Rider's Death

Article Excerpt: "At the Manhattan D.A.'s Office we deeply respect the jury process and we respect their verdict," District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement following the verdict. ...Penny's defense lawyers told jurors that Penny, a student on his way to a gym, acted out of alarm that Neely might hurt a woman and a child he was approaching. Neely was unarmed. Lawyer Steven Raiser said his client held Neely "until he knew that he was no longer a threat" but he did not apply pressure on his airway during the last crucial moments. ..."

Reference Source: www.newsmax.com