It was a dramatic day in New York City on Friday as the jury in the Daniel Penny case came back deadlocked multiple times. While that would normally lead to a mistrial and Penny going free, the judge in the case decided to set what appears to be a new precedent, and it’s rightfully leading to outrage.
As RedState reported, at the prosecution’s request, count one (second-degree manslaughter) was dismissed, with the judge ordering the jury to be sent back to deliberate on count two (negligent homicide).
UPDATE: Judge in Penny Case Dismisses Top Charge, Second Charge Still in Play
Judge Wiley: I’ll take a chance and grant the People’s application. I’m going to let them go to return and consider Count 2 on Monday. Bring them in.
Jury entering!
Judge: Manslaughter in the 2d degree is dismissed. You are free to consider Count 2- on Monday— Inner City Press…
