In a statement, the President of NYC Transit called the disruption 'dangerous, reckless, and unacceptable.'
NYC Transit President Richard Davey reacted to the events that unfolded Saturday, stating that while he is all for peaceful protests, jumping on subway tracks is "dangerous, reckless, and life-threatening."
Numerous demonstrators took part of the protest to the subway tracks bringing the Q and F train to a halt Saturday evening, the same line Neely died on. Protestors started their march started on Union Square and headed inside the 63rd Street-Lexington Avenue where they piled on the platform demanding justice.
Of course, this all stems from the video of Neely being restrained by 24-year-old U.S. Marine veteran and college student, Danny Penny.A grand jury could be convened next week to hear evidence in the case.
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