Closing Arguments Heat Up in NYC Subway Chokehold Death Trial of Marine Veteran
New York – Closing arguments unfolded on Monday in the high-profile trial of Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran who is accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely, a street performer known for his Michael Jackson impersonations, on a New York subway last year. Penny faces charges of second-degree manslaughter and negligent homicide, levied by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The incident, which occurred on a northbound F-train, has catalyzed a mixture of national attention and local uproar, centered around issues of safety, mental health, and vigilante justice. Neely, who was frequently seen performing in places like … Read more