NAACP Condemns Jury Acquittal in Subway Chokehold Death, Citing Danger to Civil Rights and Mental Health Crisis Management

WASHINGTON – A jury acquitted white New Yorker Daniel Penny who was charged with the death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old Black man suffering a mental health episode on a subway. The decision concluded after five days of deliberation on Dec. 9th, 2024, sparking significant controversy. Neely, reportedly in crisis, died from a chokehold administered by Penny, which has reignited intense discussions around vigilantism, racial justice, and responses to mental health crises in the United States. In a strongly worded statement, NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson expressed profound disappointment in the verdict. Johnson criticized … Read more

Judge Under Fire for Releasing Suspect Accused of Brutal Assault on Elderly Subway Rider

New York, NY — A controversial decision by a Manhattan judge to release a repeat offender following an alleged brutal attack on an elderly man has sparked widespread concern and criticism. Judge Beverly Tatham, who made the decision, recently refused to discuss her ruling when approached at her Brownsville residence. On December 20, 44-year-old Johnson Earl, a man with a significant criminal history, was accused of viciously assaulting an 83-year-old man after an accidental mishap on a southbound No. 5 train near Fulton Street station. According to police, the elderly man stumbled over Earl’s foot, … Read more

Brooklyn Subway Horror: Man Indicted for Murder After Setting Sleeping Woman Ablaze

Brooklyn, N.Y. — In a harrowing incident on a Brooklyn-bound F train early Sunday, a woman was tragically set on fire, leading to the indictment of 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta. Authorities have charged him with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and arson. The severity of the charges reflects the gruesome nature of the crime committed in New York City’s subway system. Zapeta, a migrant from Guatemala who was previously deported in 2018, chose not to appear in court for his preliminary hearing on Friday. According to the legal authorities, he faces a potential life sentence without the … Read more

Brooklyn Subway Horror: Suspect Charged After Woman Set Ablaze in Shocking Incident

Brooklyn, NY – A shocking incident occurred on a Brooklyn subway train this past Sunday, where a woman was reportedly set on fire by Sebastian Zapeta-Calil. Authorities have since arrested and charged Zapeta-Calil with multiple counts of murder and arson in connection to the gruesome attack. The case has swiftly captured the attention of the public and law enforcement alike, highlighting the ongoing issues of safety within the city’s subway system. The attack, which took place in a moving subway car, escalated to a critical emergency that required immediate response from the New York City … Read more