The verdict quickly became yet another flashpoint in the nation's debate over how best to address issues of crime and justice, homelessness and mental illness.
As the sides exchanged barbs and police officers erected a barrier to separate them, inside the courthouse 12 New Yorkers were coming to a unanimous decision.
Republican political figures praised the jury and criticized the district attorney for pursuing the case, emphasizing that justice was served with the not guilty verdict.
One supporter displayed a sign proclaiming that Daniel Penny deserves a prize not a prison, highlighting the polarized views surrounding the case.
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