MEDIA, MAPS & TIMELINE *NO DISCUSSION* - NY, Jordan Neely, killed by chokehold in subway

[HmmMysterious]

On the afternoon of May 1, 2023, former Michael Jackson impersonator Jordan Neely began acting in a "hostile and aggressive manner" while riding the F train in Manhattan. Sources say that he threw his jacket on the ground which made passengers move away. A witness said that Neely "started screaming in an aggressive manner...he said that he had no food, no drink, that he was tired, and doesn't care if he goes to jail." There are no signs that he physically assaulted or threatened anyone before a 24-year-old alleged former Marine grabbed Neely from behind.

The 24-year-old man then placed Neely in a fierce chokehold; Neely attempted to escape it for 2 minutes before his body stopped moving. 2 other subway riders held Neely down for another minute before one of them placed him on his back. The subway rider then moved Neely's body on its side to prevent him from choking on his saliva. Freelance journalist, Juan Alberto Vasquez, noticed Neely moved his arms before he completely stopped. The Medical Examiner's Office said Jordan Neely died from compression of the neck due to the chokehold and has labeled his death a homicide.

The NYPD detained the man behind Neely's death, questioned, and then released him which has generated anger. It has since been learned that Jordan Neely was homeless, had a history of mental illness, and had an active warrant out for his arrest due to felony assault.

The killing of Jordan Neely has caused considerable outrage. A rally was held on the same subway platform where Neely died 2 days later to demand justice and for more social services for people in need. Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams have been accused of being complicit in Neely's killing by criminalizing the city's mentally unwell while at the same time doing nothing about the lack of affordable housing. The NYPD was accused of incompetence for releasing Neely's killer.

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What We Know About the Death of Jordan Neely
Medical examiner rules Jordan Neely's death a homicide after subway chokehold
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Outrage simmers in New York after the killing of Jordan Neely on a subway train

 

[Sillybilly]

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Sorry if this comes across as particularly harsh, but the general discussion thread has been an indicator of how this particular case is so contentious and WS staff simply don't have the time to spend with all the violations.

 

[Ontario Mom]

Daniel Penny is slated to appear in a Manhattan court Wednesday morning to be arraigned on manslaughter charges for the chokehold death of homeless man Jordan Neely on a subway train last month.

The 24-year-old former Marine is expected to be asked to enter a plea on an indictment charging him with second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide for the caught-on-camera confrontation with Neely, 30, on an F train on May 1.

He faces up to 19 years behind bars if convicted on both counts.

The arraignment is set for 10 a.m. before Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Maxwell Wiley. Penny’s team is expected to address the media after the hearing.

Ex-Marine Daniel Penny set to be arraigned on manslaughter indictment in NYC subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely

Daniel Penny is set to appear in a Manhattan court Wednesday morning to be arraigned for allegedly killing homeless man Jordan Neely in a subway.

nypost.com

 

[Ontario Mom]

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Marine veteran pleaded not guilty Wednesday in the fatal chokehold of a man who was behaving erratically on a New York City subway train.

Daniel Penny, 24, pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the May 1 death of Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator who was shouting and begging for money when Penny pinned him to the floor of the moving subway car with the help of two other passengers and held him in a chokehold for more than three minutes.

Former Marine Daniel Penny pleads not guilty in NYC subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely

A U.S. Marine veteran has pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the fatal chokehold of a man who was behaving erratically on a New York City subway train.

apnews.com

 

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/06/28/daniel-penny-arraignment-subway-chokehold-neely/?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere&location=alert

 

[kittythehare]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1674066538351980549

 

[JerseyGirl]

Daniel Penny pleads not guilty to manslaughter charges in subway chokehold case

The Marine veteran faces a maximum of five to 15 years in prison on the top charge.

gothamist.com

Penny remains free on bail. He is expected back in court on Oct. 25, according to the DA’s office.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Photo: Humans of New York

Jordan Neely, age 5 or 6 months, in his mother’s arms.

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/jordan-neely-death-subway.html

 

[Rolypolyoly]

'Acted with... Recklessness and Criminal Negligence': Judge Shuts Down Daniel Penny's Attempt to Escape Charges for Jordan Neely's Death

A judge just ensured that the trial against Daniel Penny for the chokehold death of Jordan Neely will happen this year. Penny was charged with

atlantablackstar.com

 

[Ontario Mom]

Former Marine Daniel Penny is “confident” he’ll beat the manslaughter charges he faces for killing homeless man Jordan Neely on a New York City subway last May, his attorney told The Post Wednesday — as a Manhattan judge set the trial for Oct. 8.​

Marine Daniel Penny ‘confident’ he’ll beat manslaughter charges in subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely

Penny is “confident” he’ll beat the manslaughter charges he faces for killing homeless man Jordan Neely on a New York City subway last May, his attorney told The Post.

nypost.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

“Distress does not mean danger,” said Edwards, who spoke to reporters with his law partner, Donte Mills, and Neely’s father, Andre Zachery, after the court hearing.

“Whenever we see people with a problem as a problem, that mentality is part of the problem,” Edwards added.

Subway chokehold trial of Daniel Penny, West Islip native and Marine veteran, will begin Oct. 8

Daniel Penny is accused of killing Michael Jackson impersonator Jordan Neely, a death that had a polarizing effect on the public.

www.newsday.com

 

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