A Compromised Verdict for Daniel Penny?
In the case of the Good Samaritan Marine veteran, the judge dismisses the most serious charge in an effort to avoid a mistrial.

The decision by New York prosecutors to drop the most serious charge against criminal defendant Daniel Penny in order to avoid a mistrial underscores the power of prosecutors. The retreat — it lets the jury consider a lesser charge — throws into relief that though defendants are entitled to the presumption of innocence, it is the government that holds the advantage. In other words: Tails District Attorney Alvin Bragg wins, heads Mr. Penny loses.
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