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Jurors to be asked ‘what would you do?’

Last updated: October 20, 2024 7:56 am
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The upcoming trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine who placed Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold in a Manhattan subway car, has garnered significant attention from New Yorkers. The incident, captured on bystander video in May 2023, sparked outrage and debate over Penny’s actions in response to Neely’s erratic behavior.

As jury selection gets underway for Penny’s manslaughter trial, legal experts are weighing in on what the prosecution and defense will focus on during the proceedings. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office will need to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Penny recklessly caused Neely’s death in order to secure a conviction for second-degree manslaughter. Additionally, Penny faces a charge of criminally negligent homicide, which requires jurors to determine if he disregarded a substantial risk of death when restraining Neely.

Prosecutors are expected to argue that Penny was aware of the potential consequences of his actions, citing testimony from a Marine trainer about the dangers of chokeholds. They will also highlight the length of time Penny restrained Neely and his continued restraint after Neely stopped moving. Defense attorney Julie Rendelman predicts prosecutors will present the video of the incident in slow motion to emphasize Penny’s actions.

Penny’s defense team, led by Thomas Kenniff and Steven Raiser, will argue that his chokehold was justified due to Neely’s threatening behavior towards other passengers. They may challenge the medical examiner’s ruling that the chokehold caused Neely’s death and raise questions about Neely’s drug use at the time of the incident.

Witnesses set to testify include bystanders, police officers, and medical experts, with the possibility of Penny taking the stand himself. If convicted, Penny could face up to 15 years in prison for manslaughter and four years for criminally negligent homicide. The final sentencing decision will rest with Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Maxwell Wiley.

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The emotional impact of the case, particularly jurors’ personal experiences with subway safety, could complicate jury selection and deliberations. Legal experts caution that jurors may struggle with the self-defense aspect of Penny’s actions and the timeline of events leading to Neely’s death.

As the trial unfolds, the key questions will revolve around whether Penny’s actions were justified, the extent of his responsibility for Neely’s death, and the impact of the case on public perception of self-defense in volatile situations. The outcome of the trial will likely have far-reaching implications for future cases involving similar circumstances in New York City.

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