The trial of Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old architecture student and Marine Corps veteran, resumed on Monday with attorneys preparing to present their closing arguments following a break for Thanksgiving. Penny faces charges of manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old mentally ill homeless man who was high on synthetic marijuana during the incident.
Neely, who had a warrant out for his arrest at the time, had a history of criminal behavior and schizophrenia. Witnesses testified that Neely's behavior on the subway that day was particularly alarming, with many passengers feeling threatened by his aggressive outburst.
