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In a victory for justice in America, the Daniel Penny jury has made their decision, and they found him not guilty of negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely.
As we reported, the judge in the case allowed a highly dubious maneuver by the prosecution on Friday:
In a bizarre twist, after the jury returned another note to the court indicating it remained deadlocked on Count I, the prosecution moved to dismiss the count (for second-degree manslaughter) and asked the court to instruct the jury to continue considering Count II (negligent homicide). The defense objected, contending that this move was coercive, but the judge ultimately determined to proceed in that fashion. The judge dismissed the jury, telling them to return Monday to continue deliberations as to Count II.
Penny had subdued the assailant, Jordan Neely, a homeless man who had a long rap sheet and a history of mental illness, when he burst onto a New York City subway train in May and started threatening to kill people. Former Marine Penny grabbed the assailant, restrained him, and prevented him from hurting the other passengers until police belatedly arrived.
Neely was still breathing when Penny released the hold and let police and first responders tend to him. However, Neely later died, and Bragg’s office inexplicably brought charges against the hero.
This verdict sends a message to George Soros-backed prosecutors across the country—Americans are tired of living in fear as criminals walk free and heroes sit in courtrooms. It’s a rare occasion that we can say, “Good job, New York jury!”
Enjoy your life as a free man, Daniel Penny. You deserve it.
