Jordan Neely

While many applauded the jury's acquittal, some advocates worry about the repercussions on homeless people and those with mental illness.

A judge had already dismissed the top charge against Penny. On Monday, the jury found him not guilty of criminally negligent homicide.

They have been deliberating since Tuesday afternoon.

Jury deliberations began on Tuesday afternoon.

The man, Eric Gonzalez, said he feared he would be charged with murder.

New Yorkers who were on the subway with Neely took the witness stand this week at Daniel Penny's criminal trial.

Daniel Penny faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges in the death of Jordan Neely.

Johnny Grima, an advocate for homeless people, says the city still isn't doing enough to support them.

The case's central question is whether defendant Daniel Penny’s actions were legally justified.

The Marine veteran is accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on an uptown F train last month.