Key takeaways:
- Grand jury in New York City indicted 24-year-old Marine veteran Daniel Penny on charges connected to the fatal choking of 30-year-old Jordan Neely.
- Neely died of “compression to his neck as a result of the chokehold” and the death was ruled a homicide.
- The incident has sparked outrage in the community, with many calling for justice for Neely.
On Wednesday, a grand jury in New York City indicted 24-year-old Marine veteran Daniel Penny on charges connected to the fatal choking of 30-year-old Jordan Neely on a subway train. According to the New York City medical examiner’s office, Neely died of “compression to his neck as a result of the chokehold” and the death was ruled a homicide.
The incident occurred on May 1 when witnesses said Neely, who had struggled with his mental health, was behaving in an agitated manner but not threatening anyone on the train. Penny then placed Neely in a chokehold for several minutes on the floor of the train car until he died.
Lawyers for Neely’s family said in a statement that the indictment signaled “the right result for the wrong he committed” during the confrontation. They added that the family is still in mourning and that they hope the indictment will bring them some sense of justice.
The incident has sparked outrage in the community, with many calling for justice for Neely. Neely was known for his street performances and Michael Jackson impersonations. His death has been a tragedy for his family and friends, and the indictment of Penny is a step towards justice.
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