In the trial of Daniel Penny, accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely, the judge dismissed the second-degree manslaughter charge at prosecutors' request. The jury, unable to reach consensus on manslaughter, will now deliberate on criminally negligent homicide, which has a maximum sentence of four years. The decision follows Penny's assertion of self-defense against Neely, a homeless man behaving erratically. Key issues include jury interpretation of 'reasonable person' and the impact of race and public safety on the case. Deliberations will resume on Monday.