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Experts weighed in on the physical restraint methods used and pointed out that Neely’s vital signs, evidenced by camera footage, indicated he was breathing during the restraint. This detail played a significant role in later legal arguments surrounding Penny’s culpability.
Legal Proceedings and Public Backlash
For the last two years, Penny faced a series of legal challenges, charged with criminally negligent homicide and facing widespread criticism from activists, including those associated with Black Lives Matter (BLM). Opponents claimed that Penny's actions amounted to vigilante justice, echoing deeper societal issues regarding race and mental health treatment in America.