Moments before Daniel Penny placed Jordan Neely in a chokehold that proved fatal, Neely raised his fists and shouted at passengers, a witness testified.
Moments before New York Marine veteran Daniel Penny placed the erratic Jordan Neely in a chokehold that proved fatal, the emotionally disturbed homeless man raised his fists in the middle of a subway car while shouting at passengers, a witness testified Thursday. Moriela Sanchez, an 18-year-old from Harlem, said she was taking the train home from school when chaos broke out.
Manhattan prosecutors say Penny went too far and negligently caused Neely's death. The defense argues that his actions were justified defense. Penny, who is a 25-year-old Marine Corps veteran and college student majoring in architecture, could face up to 19 years in prison if convicted. Neely had a history of mental illness and criminality, including a prior charge for assaulting a 67-year-old New York City woman in 2021. This is a developing story. Stick with Fox News Digital for updates.
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