Defense rests in Daniel Penny trial as closing arguments approach in New York City subway death case

The defense in the Daniel Penny manslaughter trial concluded its case on Friday without Penny testifying. The trial will resume after Thanksgiving with closing arguments and jury instructions. A forensic pathologist testified that Jordan Neely's death was not caused by a chokehold but by a combination of factors, including drug use and a blood condition. This contradicts the city medical examiner's findings, which attributed Neely's death to asphyxia from the chokehold. The prosecution and defense have presented various witnesses, including family and medical experts. Penny faces a potential sentence of up to 15 years if convicted.