Choking

Jury Delivers Not Guilty Verdict in High-Stakes Trial of Former Marine for Choking Death on NYC Subway

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New York, NY – The trial of former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny, involving the death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely, concluded in a Manhattan courtroom. Penny faced allegations of criminally negligent homicide after his involvement in a lethal incident aboard a New York City subway in May 2023, where he applied a chokehold to Neely, a homeless man with a known history of mental illness. The altercation, captured on subway surveillance, lasted six minutes, with Neely becoming unresponsive after being held in the chokehold for over 51 seconds. The death was ruled a homicide by the … Read more

New Allegations Emerge: Kanye West Faces Disturbing Charges in Choking Incident During Video Shoot

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Los Angeles — A new lawsuit filed against Kanye West, the renowned musician and fashion mogul, details unsettling allegations of sexual assault committed during a 2010 music video shoot. The plaintiff, Jenn An, who previously appeared on “America’s Next Top Model,” claims she suffered physical and emotional harm during the filming of the video for La Roux’s song “In For the Kill.” According to legal documents, West specifically chose An from a lineup, referring to her as the “Asian girl.” It is alleged that during the shoot, West approached An while she sat on a … Read more

NYC Subway Incident Trial Advances: Jury to Hear Defendant’s Statements in Homeless Man’s Choking Death

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New York, NY — A ruling was made in a New York City courtroom on Friday that could pave the way for jurors to hear firsthand the statements made by Daniel Penny following his involvement in a fatal incident on the subway last year. Penny is accused of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide after he choked Jordan Neely, a homeless man, during a confrontation on the F train. Penny, who is a former Marine, did not contest that he placed Neely in a chokehold; he claims it was an act of defense designed to protect … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Awards $44.9 Million to Patient for Severe Choking Injuries After Hospital Discharge

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Philadelphia, PA – A Philadelphia jury has awarded a massive $44.9 million verdict to a former patient of Temple University Hospital, who suffered serious injuries after choking on food at her home shortly after being discharged from the hospital. The patient, whose identity has not been disclosed, experienced severe brain damage due to a lack of oxygen after the choking incident. The legal case focused on the hospital’s care procedures and whether sufficient instructions and warnings were provided about eating safely post-discharge, given her compromised condition. The legal representatives of the plaintiff argued that the … Read more