Daniel Penny is on trial for manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely during a subway incident.

Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old former Marine, is on trial for the manslaughter of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man, following a May 2023 subway incident. Witnesses testified that Neely, who was reportedly agitated, made threatening statements before Penny placed him in a chokehold for six minutes, leading to Neely's death. The trial centers on whether Penny acted in self-defense or excessively. The case raises broader issues regarding mental health and public safety.

November 04, 2024
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