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Judge in Daniel Penny Trial Rejects Defense Motion for Dismissal

The defense said no charges should ever have been filed because Penny acted in self-defense.
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Judge in Daniel Penny Trial Rejects Defense Motion for Dismissal
Daniel Penny arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on Jan. 17, 2024. Frank Franklin II/AP Photo
Michael Washburn
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NEW YORK CITY—Judge Maxwell Wiley on Nov. 25 declined to dismiss the case against former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny after hearing defense lawyers’ and prosecutors’ arguments without the jury present.

Penny is on trial for manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide related to the death of Jordan Neely on May 1, 2023.

Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn
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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”