Daniel Penny, a former US Marine, was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the choking death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old Black man, on a New York subway. The trial highlighted issues of race, mental illness, and public safety. Following the jury’s verdict, there were mixed reactions from Neely’s family and Penny’s supporters. The case garnered significant attention and protests, focusing on mental health among the homeless and concerns for safety in public transit.