Daniel Penny's Subway Chokehold Case Moves Forward with Pretrial Hearing

The court debates evidence admissibility as Penny faces charges for the death of Jordan Neely on a NYC subway.

Daniel Penny, a former Marine, is charged with second-degree manslaughter and negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man, on a NYC subway in 2023.
The prosecution and defense are disputing which pieces of evidence should be allowed in the upcoming trial, scheduled to begin on October 21.
Penny's defense argues he acted in self-defense to protect passengers from Neely, who was reportedly threatening and aggressive.
Prosecutors aim to exclude Neely's health records while the defense seeks to challenge the admissibility of Penny's statements made during police interviews.
The case has sparked public debate, with Penny's supporters raising nearly $3 million for his defense and critics urging better care for homeless individuals with mental illnesses.