Chokehold

Manslaughter Trial Begins for Marine Veteran Over NYC Subway Chokehold Death

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New York — Jury selection commenced Monday for the trial of Daniel Penny, a 25-year-old former U.S. Marine, who faces manslaughter charges stemming from a fatal confrontation on a New York City subway last year. Penny is accused of placing Jordan Neely, 30, in a chokehold that led to his death on May 1, 2023. Penny, a veteran discharged in 2021 after four years of service, allegedly restrained Neely, previously known for his work as a street performer, amid claims that Neely was behaving unpredictably and demanding money from fellow passengers. The incident, captured by … Read more

Subway Vigilance on Trial: New York City’s Daniel Penny Faces Manslaughter Charges in High-Profile Subway Chokehold Case

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New York — The trial of Daniel Penny, the man accused in the death of Jordan Neely on a Manhattan subway, is about to begin, sparking debates and widespread attention for its high-stakes examination of self-defense and criminal accountability. Jury selection is set to start Monday for what promises to be a deeply scrutinized examination following an incident that not only cost Neely, a homeless man known for his Michael Jackson impersonations, his life but also raised serious questions about public safety and judicial fairness. Neely’s death occurred in May 2023, capturing public outrage after … Read more

Trial Set for Former Marine Over Subway Chokehold Death After Judge Rules Key Evidence Admissible

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New York – A Manhattan legal case has drawn widespread attention as Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old retired Marine, faces charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide following an incident on a subway train where he applied a fatal chokehold on Jordan Neely, a homeless man and former entertainer. This disclosure came after a judge ruled on Friday that certain statements Penny made to police, alongside video evidence, will be admissible in court. The focus of contention in this high-profile case is footage recorded during Penny’s police station interview on the day of Neely’s death … Read more