Overview

• Daniel Penny, a former Marine, is charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless street performer.
• The incident occurred on May 1, 2023, when Penny applied a fatal chokehold on Neely during an altercation on a subway train in New York City.
• Witness accounts vary, with some passengers reporting feeling threatened by Neely's behavior, while others did not perceive him as a threat.
• Prosecutors argue Penny acted recklessly, holding Neely in a chokehold for nearly five minutes, even after Neely stopped moving.
• The trial is expected to last four to six weeks, with the jury considering whether Penny's actions were justified or if he disregarded the substantial risk of using lethal force.