This article discusses the controversial death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway after being restrained by a former U.S. Marine, Penny. It argues that Penny acted heroically to protect others from Neely's threats and criticizes the Manhattan District Attorney's decision to pursue charges against Penny.
Penny, a former U.S. Marine, encountered Jordan Neely, a mentally ill homeless man with a history of violence, on a subway car. Witnesses reported Neely acting erratically and making threats like, “Someone is going to die today,” and “I want to go to Rikers. I want to go to prison.” Penny used a chokehold to restrain Neely, who subsequently died.
The author argues that Penny's actions were heroic, necessary to protect others from Neely's threats, and that Neely's death was avoidable if he had received proper mental health care and support. The author criticizes the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for pursuing charges against Penny, suggesting that the decision was influenced by racial politics surrounding criminal justice reform and Black Lives Matter. The author also believes that the case has negatively impacted the safety of the New York City subway system
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