Daniel Penny
Daniel Penny is a former Marine who gained media attention in 2023 for placing Jordan Neely in a headlock during a violent outburst on a New York subway, resulting in Neely's death. Penny argued self-defense in court, and jurors ultimately found him not guilty of criminally negligent homicide. His case drew parallels to that of Bernhard Goetz and sparked discussions regarding self-defense laws and the responsibilities of bystanders in potentially dangerous situations.
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United States:
Daniel Penny is mentioned alongside Kyle Rittenhouse in the context of self-defense cases.
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United States:
Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the 2023 subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely.
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United Kingdom:
Daniel Penny was found not guilty in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely and has become a celebrity in rightwing circles.
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United States:
Daniel Penny was presented with the Semper Fidelis achievement award by the Marine Corps League at an Iwo Jima Day event.
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United States:
Daniel Penny placed Jordan Neely in a headlock to stop a violent outburst that frightened passengers.
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