Marine Veteran Indicted for Subway Choking Death; Case Divides City

A grand jury indicted Daniel Penny for killing Jordan Neely in a subway confrontation, provoking debate over vigilantism, public safety, and racial injustice.
Penny claims he acted to protect passengers from Neely, who was threatening and harassing people, while witnesses said Neely posed no physical threat.
Neely's death and Penny's indictment have highlighted issues around treatment of the homeless and mentally ill as well as racial bias in the criminal justice system.
Supporters see Penny as a "good Samaritan" undeserving of prosecution, while critics call for justice and reform to prevent similar deaths.
Another subway death the same day led to charges against a man who stabbed an assailant in defense of his girlfriend, renewing focus on rising disorder and violence in New York City transit.