NEW YORK — A Marine veteran who used a chokehold on an agitated subway rider was acquitted on Monday in a death that became a prism for differing views about public safety, valour and vigilantism.

Daniel Penny was facing charges of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely's 2023 death.{ai:summary}<p>A Marine veteran was acquitted for using a chokehold on a troubled subway rider, a case that sparked debate over public safety, heroism, and vigilantism. The incident highlighted contrasting opinions on how to handle aggressive behavior in public spaces. #society</p>

Marine veteran acquitted in 2023 N.Y.C. subway chokehold death

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