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Man facing trial for alleged fatal chokehold incident on NYC subway


The trial of Daniel Penny, a former Marine charged in the death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway car, will feature a widely shared video of the incident as a key piece of evidence. The video shows Penny restraining Neely in a chokehold until he died, prompting debate over racial justice and subway safety. Penny’s attorneys argue he did not apply enough pressure for the hold to be deadly, while prosecutors claim he used excessive force. Neely’s death was ruled a homicide due to compression to his neck from the chokehold. Witnesses will testify for the defense, with some expressing fear of Neely’s behavior, while others felt less threatened. The defense disputes that Penny had Neely in a chokehold, stating he was holding him down. The case highlights issues of safety for subway riders and the duty to protect those in danger. Neely’s toxicology report showed synthetic cannabinoids in his system. The city increased police presence in the subways following a surge in major crimes, including deploying National Guard members and state troopers for assistance. Subway crime was reported to be down in the third quarter of the year compared to the same period in the previous year. Penny, who is out on bond, has received over $3 million in donations for his legal defense.

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