Marine Veteran Charged in Subway Death Case
Marine Veteran Charged in Subway Death Case

Marine Veteran Charged in Subway Death Case

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Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran, is on trial for manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man, following a chokehold incident on a New York City subway on May 1, 2023. The prosecution argues that Neely was acting erratically but non-violently when Penny intervened, while the defense claims Neely's threatening behavior justified Penny's actions. Witness testimony has highlighted conflicting accounts of Neely's behavior, with some asserting he posed no threat, while others supported Penny's decision to restrain him. Medical examiner Cynthia Harris testified that Neely's death was caused by neck compression due to the chokehold, contradicting defense claims of alternative causes. The trial has sparked intense debate on issues of self-defense, mental health, and societal responses to homelessness. Penny faces significant prison time if convicted, with potential sentences of up to 15 years for manslaughter and four years for criminally negligent homicide.

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