8mo ago

Daniel Penny found not guilty in NYC subway chokehold death

Daniel Penny found not guilty in NYC subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely

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He'll lose the civil case for wrongful death that the father filed. What doesn't make sense is the jury being deadlocked on the higher charge but finding him not guilty on the lesser charge. They couldn't decide if he committed manslaughter but could decide that he didn't commit negligent homicide? Even his lawyers couldn't believe this would happen and that's why they were requesting a mistrial.
- This is also why jury trials should have a different jury selection process.
  
  Such as?
You'll notice a significant overlap between the people who cheer this verdict and the 'all lives matter' crowd.
Can I choke a person responsible for killing thousands with greedy/bad corporate policy?
- In the last week, we learned that the answer this question is: absolutely yes. You’ll probably get away with it too.
  
  He’s definitely going to jail. Unfortunately. The jury will be persuaded.
I am sorry, but anyone who has ever choked out someone knows to release when they go limp. He did not release and held him for several minutes.

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