Manhattan judge sets trial date for Daniel Penny, charged with manslaughter in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a subway train; trial set for Oct 8th, Penny pleads not guilty.

Manhattan judge sets trial date for Daniel Penny, Marine Corps veteran and college student, charged with manslaughter in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, who threatened passengers on a subway train in May. The trial, expected to last four to six weeks, is set to begin on October 8th. Penny has pleaded not guilty to the charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. His defense claims he was defending himself and other passengers.

March 20, 2024
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