How do I get notice of opening argument for a NYC trial (Daniel Penny)?

October 28, 2024 1:09 PM

How do I find out when the opening arguments will be in the Daniel Penny trial? Ideally, I would like to know at least the day in advance, but the more notice the better. (Also, how do I find out what day closing arguments will be?)
posted by andoatnp to Law & Government (6 answers total)

Are you trying to get in to see it, or to avoid the area?
posted by wenestvedt at 1:11 PM on October 28, 2024

Response by poster: To get in to see it.
posted by andoatnp at 1:17 PM on October 28, 2024

Response by poster: as a reporter is likely to mention it when jury selection ends.

Is it possible they could finish seating the jury in the morning, and then do opening arguments later in the same day?
posted by andoatnp at 1:23 PM on October 28, 2024

Here's a link to the case in NY State's WebCrim. This information is available to the public.

You can create a login for free and add the case to your eTrack, meaning you will get updates as they are posted.

For now, I believe they're still in jury selection which is closed to the public.
posted by The Pluto Gangsta at 9:46 AM on October 29, 2024

Is it possible they could finish seating the jury in the morning, and then do opening arguments later in the same day?

Not a chance today. Penny has hired a "jury consultant" and the court will have to wrestle with the proposition that the jurors should remain anonymous, even to the attorneys.
posted by The Pluto Gangsta at 9:54 AM on October 29, 2024

OK, looks like jury has been selected and opening arguments are scheduled to begin tomorrow at 10AM. Public buildings usually let people into the building at 9AM, but I can't locate anything about entering the case's courtroom specifically.
posted by The Pluto Gangsta at 8:38 AM on October 31, 2024