Thu Dec 05 21:20:00 UTC 2024: **Jury in Daniel Penny Chokehold Trial Seeks Review of Key Evidence**
NEW YORK, NY – The jury in the manslaughter trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran accused of killing Jordan Neely in a subway chokehold, requested a review of key evidence on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. The jurors asked to re-examine Penny’s NYPD interrogation, bystander video footage of the incident, and police body camera footage. They also requested the judge reread jury instructions on justification and the testimony of forensic pathologist Dr. Cynthia Harris, specifically focusing on her statements regarding the death certificate and the pressure applied during the chokehold.
Penny, 26, is charged with manslaughter in the death of Neely, 30, a homeless man with schizophrenia who was reportedly high on K2 and making threats on the subway. Penny’s defense argues his actions were justified given the perceived threat. The evidence requested by the jury includes Penny’s police interview, where he recounted Neely’s erratic behavior and his decision to intervene; bystander video showing the chokehold; and police body camera footage from the scene. The jury also wants to revisit the pathologist’s testimony regarding the cause of death and the level of force used. The deliberations are ongoing.
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