Queens leaders divided over Daniel Penny acquittal, sparking heated reactions and call for improved mental health services

Several Queens politicians issued statements following the acquittal of Daniel Penny Monday, with comments from the likes of Astoria Council Member Tiffany Cabán generating enormous controversy.

Cabán, in the wake of Penny being found not guilty in the May 2023 chokehold death of Jordan Neely, posted a statement to X that drew more than 2,600 responses, with even Elon Musk weighing in.