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NYC Court Commences Jury Selection in High-Profile Subway Chokehold Case Involving Former Marine

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New York, NY — Jury selection commenced this week in a high-profile case coming out of New York City involving Daniel Penny, a former Marine implicated in the contentious death of Jordan Neely aboard a subway train. The trial, following an incident that spurred heated discussions across the nation on vigilantism and safety in public transportation, has captured public and media attention alike. The case centers on an event from last year, where Penny allegedly applied a chokehold to Neely, a known subway performer with a history of mental health issues. The encounter, which unfortunately … Read more

Trial Begins for Ex-Marine Accused of Fatal Chokehold on NYC Subway

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NEW YORK — Jury selection began this week in the trial of Daniel Penny, a former Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator, aboard a New York City subway. The incident, which has ignited widespread conversations about vigilantism and racial tensions, occurred when Neely reportedly began threatening other passengers. In the courtroom, the gravity of the case loomed large as potential jurors filed in, giving faces to a jury pool that will soon decide Penny’s fate. Prosecutors argue that Penny’s actions were unwarranted, despite his assertions that he feared for … Read more

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

Jury Awards $116 Million to Family in Tragic NYC Helicopter Crash That Left Five Dead

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New York — In a landmark decision, a New York jury has granted $116 million in damages to the family of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old who perished along with four others when their open-door helicopter plunged into the East River and rapidly sank. The tragic incident in March 2018 trapped the passengers by their safety harnesses, leading to one of the largest verdicts in such a case. The March 2018 tragedy involved a sightseeing helicopter operated by Liberty Helicopters and arranged by FlyNYON, a company known for its scenic flights over Manhattan. This particular flight … Read more