Daniel Penny Trial Begins for Subway Chokehold Death of Jordan Neely

Penny faces manslaughter charges after a viral incident on a New York City subway led to Neely's death, sparking national attention and protests.

Daniel Penny, a former Marine, is charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless street performer.
The incident occurred on May 1, 2023, when Penny applied a fatal chokehold on Neely during an altercation on a subway train in New York City.
Witness accounts vary, with some passengers reporting feeling threatened by Neely's behavior, while others did not perceive him as a threat.
Prosecutors argue Penny acted recklessly, holding Neely in a chokehold for nearly five minutes, even after Neely stopped moving.
The trial is expected to last four to six weeks, with the jury considering whether Penny's actions were justified or if he disregarded the substantial risk of using lethal force.