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How Daniel Penny Walked Free

Daniel Penny’s trial over the death of Jordan Neely hinged on the question of how and when a “reasonable person” would feel threatened. Does the jury’s non-guilty verdict deliver a clear answer?

Guest: Katie Way, writer-editor at Hell Gate.

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