Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) announced that Daniel Penny was acquitted of murder charges in a New York City subway trial on Monday by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. should be prosecuted for “malicious prosecution”.
“Alvin Bragg is an absolute disaster. First, he indicted Donald Trump in a partisan lawsuit, then he indicted Daniel Penny for saving the lives of other subway passengers from a madman who threatened to kill everyone.” Cruz said in a statement to The Hill, noting that Trump was convicted. These are all 34 charges related to the hush money case that Bragg was indicted on earlier this year.
“Penny should charge Bragg with malicious prosecution and hold this corrupt Soros prosecutor accountable,” the Texas Republican added.
his comment first reported Written by The Daily Caller.
Penny, 26, was found guilty by a Manhattan jury in May of manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man who had been screaming at passengers on a subway train before Penny strangled him. was found not guilty. 2023.
The veteran was arrested and detained after the incident, but was released after questioning. Penny was indicted by a grand jury in June 2023, a month after Neely's death. He pleaded not guilty.
“The jury deliberated for four days. They requested reread testimony and a written definition of the law, as well as video footage to rewatch,” the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said. Ta. statement following Monday's acquittal. “Their lengthy deliberations and totality of the facts and evidence highlight why this case was presented to a jury of Mr. Penny's colleagues.”
“The jury has now spoken. The Manhattan Prosecutor's Office deeply respects the jury process and respects its verdict,” he added.
Neely's father, Andre Zachary, filed a civil lawsuit last week accusing the Marine veteran of assault, battery and negligence in Neely's death. The lawsuit was filed in New York Supreme Court.
The Hill has reached out to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office for comment.
