Daniel Penny, charged with the manslaughter of Jordan Neely, goes on trial as the case raises intense debates on racial profiling and the treatment of the city's homeless.
Videos captured Penny restraining Neely for several minutes. Witnesses reported that while Neely was erratic, there was no indication he had threatened anyone physically.
Penny's defense argues he was acting in self-defense during the encounter, despite public backlash and protests calling attention to systemic issues surrounding mental illness and homelessness.
The incident ignited widespread protests after Penny was released without charges initially, ultimately leading to charges nearly two weeks later amid public outrage.
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