Daniel Penny Trial Highlights Subway Confrontation and Racial Tensions

Witnesses testify about fear during Jordan Neely's threats, while prosecutors suggest racial bias in Penny's actions.

Daniel Penny, a former Marine, is on trial for manslaughter after using a chokehold on Jordan Neely, a homeless man, during a subway incident.
Numerous witnesses testified that Neely's aggressive behavior made them fear for their safety, with some expressing relief at Penny's intervention.
Prosecutors have hinted at racial undertones in Penny's actions, despite him not being charged with a hate crime.
The defense argues that Penny acted to protect passengers from a perceived threat, emphasizing that Neely was making violent threats.
The judge denied a defense request for a mistrial, despite concerns about perceived bias in the prosecution's presentation of racial issues.