Article originally appeared on www.dailywire.com.
Alongside his attorneys, U.S. Marine veteran Daniel Penny celebrated his acquittal Monday afternoon at a bar in Manhattan while surrounded by security.
Penny, 26, was on trial for the death of Jordan Neely, whom Penny restrained on the NYC subway last year after witnesses said Neely threatened passengers.
Photos taken by the New York Post show Penny smiling inside the bar, flanked by his attorneys, Thomas Kenniff and Steven Raiser. The images show smiling patrons whipping out their phones to take photos of Penny.
Penny did not speak to reporters other than to respond that he was doing “great” after the verdict.
During the trial, Penny showed little emotion. However, at one point, he disapprovingly shook his head as the prosecution suggested he was racist. He also reportedly locked eyes with jurors after the not guilty verdict was read, giving a smile and a nod.
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