The jury deliberating in the high-profile trial of Daniel Penny has reached a critical impasse. Unable to come to a unanimous decision on the manslaughter charge against the former Marine, jurors informed the court they remain deadlocked as of Friday. This decision could have sweeping implications for Penny, who faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
The case stems from a 2023 subway altercation in which Penny subdued Jordan Neely, a homeless man reportedly threatening passengers. Using a chokehold, Penny detained Neely until police arrived, but Neely later died at the scene. Law enforcement officers reportedly opted against administering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation due to concerns about his appearance, raising further questions about the handling of the incident.
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Jurors began deliberations on Tuesday, focusing first on whether Penny is guilty of manslaughter, the most severe charge he faces. Only after reaching a unanimous decision on that charge would they be allowed to consider the lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide. After several days, however, the jury signaled they could not agree on Penny’s fate.
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