Daniel Penny, the U.S. Marine veteran accused of choking homeless man Jordan Neely to death aboard a NYC subway last year, is expected in court today for a pre-trial hearing.
Penny pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the May 2023 death of Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator. Jury selection is scheduled to start on Oct. 21.Penny's lawyers have maintained the argument that Penny acted in self-defense after Neely started harassing passengers. Although witnesses described the veteran as a "hero," he was charged with manslaughter.
Video of the incident showed Penny trying to subdue Neely by placing him in a chokehold. Neely struggled in the chokehold for several minutes, after which he was transported to Lenox Hill Hospital and pronounced dead.Penny's lawyers argued in court filings that Neely's erratic behavior was "insanely threatening," and the Marine veteran stepped in to defend himself and other passengers.
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