Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old Marine veteran, has released a statement through his attorneys defending himself against charges of manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely on a New York City F Train. Penny disputes an eyewitness account that he held Neely in a chokehold for 15 minutes and claims he was acting as a "good Samaritan" to protect people on the train. The New York City Medical Examiner's Office has ruled Neely's death a homicide, sparking a debate about the use of force and how to best handle individuals with mental health issues in public spaces.
