Daniel Penny won't testify in his manslaughter trial as defense rests in chokehold death case
NBCNOV 15 2024
Everyone knows Penny is innocent, evident from the jury leaning toward acquittal and the manslaughter charge being dropped. The reason is simple: Penny acted to protect subway passengers from Neely's explicit violent threats. Unfortunately, prosecutors are using questionable tactics to force a criminally negligent homicide verdict.
Penny isn't innocent, as shown by the video of him choking Neely for far longer than he knew was appropriate. His actions were reckless and, despite his attempts to save face by citing his friendships with Black individuals, demonstrate a lack of regard for a mentally ill Black man's life.