Jury Deliberates in Daniel Penny Trial

The jury in the trial of Daniel Penny, who is charged with manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the choking death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway, has requested a second reading of the judge's instructions regarding justifiable defenses. After initially deliberating for an hour, the jury continued for 90 minutes without reaching a verdict. Penny's defense argues that he acted to protect fellow passengers from a perceived threat posed by Neely, who was reportedly behaving erratically. Meanwhile, NYC Mayor Eric Adams has publicly supported Penny, suggesting that he acted in a manner the city should have, while contrasting the defense's narrative with the prosecution's view that Penny's actions were reckless and unjustifiable. The case has drawn significant media attention, with the prosecution accused of responding to public pressure for a swift arrest. The jury's deliberation will continue as they weigh these competing narratives and the evidence presented during the trial.