Daniel Penny beamed after his acquittal.

The former Marine was acquitted Monday of involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Jordan Neely.

A manslaughter charge was previously dismissed after the jury failed to reach a unanimous agreement. Penny held Neely during an incident in May 2023 when he boarded a New York City subway car and allegedly began threatening people.

Daniel Penny was acquitted in the death of Jordan Neely. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Daniel Penny drinks beer after being acquitted

After a long trial and people’s vilification, Penny was in high spirits after being found not guilty.

According to the New York Post, Penny and his defense attorneys went to the Stone Street Tavern in the Financial District to knock back some beers after a Manhattan jury decided Penny was not guilty.

Here you can see photos and videos of Neely having a great time.

Jordan Neely was spotted drinking beer with his defense team after being acquitted in the death of Jordan Neely. (Photo by Alex Kent/Getty Images)

It’s been a long and brutal journey for Penny, and unfortunately many fear she may not succeed. While his trial is behind him, he faces serious threats following his acquittal.

A BLM leader appeared to suggest that white people should be harmed in response to his acquittal. It’s completely unhinged behavior.

Charges should never have been brought in the first place. Now Penny is free, but has to deal with threats. It is unacceptable.

Still, he has to find a way to move on with his life, and if anyone deserves a few ice cold beers, it’s Daniel Penny. Going from court to bar is a pretty epic move. Let me know what you think [email protected].