Overview

• Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old former Marine, is on trial for second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide after placing Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on a New York City subway in May 2023.
• Jurors are reviewing key evidence, including bystander and police bodycam videos, as well as testimony from over 40 witnesses during the month-long trial.
• Prosecutors argue Penny used excessive force for too long, while the defense contends he acted to protect passengers from Neely, who was reportedly making threats.
• The case has highlighted broader issues such as public safety on subways, the treatment of mental illness and homelessness, and racial dynamics, with Penny being white and Neely being Black.
• If convicted, Penny faces up to 15 years in prison for manslaughter or up to 4 years for criminally negligent homicide, though the judge could also opt for no prison time.