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The far-right is rejoicing at Daniel Penny being found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the May 2023 New York City subway strangling death of Jordan Neely. Penny, who is white, put Neely, a Black man, in a chokehold for six minutes while other train passengers captured the incident on film. Penny’s lawyers argued that he believed Neely was a volatile, mentally ill man who posed a threat to the public. Neely was unarmed and had a muffin in his pocket, but Penny quickly became a hero to the right wing. Right-wing figures, including one Donald Trump staffer, immediately...

*The recent not-guilty verdict for Daniel Penny, who faced charges related to the death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway, has sparked a heated national debate. Following the jury’s decision, which found Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide, public figures across the political spectrum have voiced their opinions, revealing stark contrasts in perspectives. Kyle Rittenhouse, who gained notoriety for his acquittal in a high-profile shooting case, congratulated Penny, stating on social media platform X, “Congratulations on your NOT GUILTY Daniel Penny!!!!” Rittenhouse’s support underscores a growing sentiment among some conservatives who view Penny’s case as one...

A Manhattan parking garage attendant who was shot twice while confronting an alleged thief at his business was charged with murder after wrestling away the weapon and using it to fire at the suspect. The nightside worker, Moussa Diarra, 57, was slapped with assault and criminal possession of a weapons charges in the Saturday incident, which occurred at around 5.30am. The attendant saw a man peering into the car windows on the second floor of the West 31st Street garage, reported the New York Post. Thinking that the man was stealing, the attendant brought the suspect outside and asked what...