Jury Selected in Daniel Penny Trial

A jury has been selected for the trial of Daniel Penny, a former Marine charged with the manslaughter of Jordan Neely, a homeless man who died after being placed in a chokehold on a subway train in May 2023. The jury, comprising 12 Manhattan residents and four alternates, includes individuals with varied experiences on the subway, some of whom have witnessed erratic behavior. Tensions arose during jury selection, with prosecutors accusing the defense of racial bias in striking jurors, particularly people of color, which the defense vehemently denied. The case has polarized public opinion, with some viewing Penny as a protector of subway riders and others as a perpetrator of violence against a vulnerable individual. Opening statements are set to begin soon, as both sides prepare to present their arguments in a trial that has already sparked significant debate in New York City.