According to a statement from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, “we deeply respect the jury process and we respect their verdict.”
Additionally, he called it “unacceptable” that prosecutors were threatened because of the case, which sparked demonstrations from the public.
According to the defense, Neely had been yelling at passengers before Penny restrained him by choking him to stop him from hurting anybody.
The 30-year-old former Michael Jackson tribute performer was deprived of oxygen by Penny’s careless use of excessive force for an extended period of time, according to the prosecution.
After the jury deadlocked late Friday afternoon, the prosecution requested that the court dismiss the second-degree manslaughter charge.
