During the prosecution's opening statements, Assistant DA Jillian Shartrand repeatedly referred to Daniel Penny as 'the white man,' reducing him to race and gender rather than treating him as an individual.
Protests surrounding the case have been intense, with accusations of Penny being a 'racist vigilante,' highlighting how the racial dimensions of this trial amplify the stakes.
Witness Ivette Rosario, a bystander who recorded the incident, expressed her fear of the situation, showing how pervasive anxiety over safety on public transportation is among New Yorkers.
The defense attorney's attempt to restore Penny's identity by calling him 'Danny' highlights the trial's focus on humanity, moments lost amid the racial discourse.
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