The decision by the seven women and five men comes after Penny’s manslaughter charge was dismissed Friday due to the jury being unable to reach a unanimous decision.

BREAKING: Daniel Penny was just found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide.

Count 1: Dismissed
Count 2: Not Guilty.

Daniel Penny is free. pic.twitter.com/VgwZBEFpPj

— Greg Price (@greg_price11) December 9, 2024

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A sizeable group of protestors has gathered outside the courthouse in New York. Additional police officers are being brought in to deal with the situation, according to Fox News.

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