Daniel Penny has entered a plea of not guilty in the manslaughter case involving the choking death of Jordan Neeley. Despite confirmation from the medical examiner that Neeley’s death resulted from the chokehold, the plea asserts that Penny did not bear criminal responsibility for the incident. Penny’s defense lawyer maintains that his client acted reasonably […]
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A grand jury has indicted ex-marine veteran Daniel Penny for the murder of Jordan Neely, a homeless subway rider. The indictment came after Penny held Neely in a chokehold for three minutes, resulting in Neely’s death. Penny surrendered himself to the authorities at a New York City precinct and was subsequently arraigned on May 15, […]
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Daniel Penny, the 24-year-old responsible for placing Jordan Neely in the chokehold that killed him on the F train in New York City, earlier this month, has spoken out for the first time since the incident. Penny spoke with the New York Post for an interview published on Saturday. He faces criminal charges that could sentence him to up to 15 years in prison.
“This had nothing to do with race,” Penny told the outlet. “I judge a person based on their character. I’m not a white supremacist. I mean, it’s, it’s a little bit comical. Everybody who’s ever met me can tell you, I love all people, I love all cultures. You can tell by my past and all my travels and adventures around the world. I was actually planning a road trip through Africa before this happened.”
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“I was going to my gym,” Penny further explained of what he was doing on the train. “There’s a pool there, I like to swim. I was living in the East Village, I take the subway multiple times a day. I think the New York transit system is the best in the world and I’ve been all over the world.” Later in the interview, he said of Neely’s death: “I’m deeply saddened by the loss of life, it’s tragic what happened to him. Hopefully, we can change the system that’s so desperately failed us.”
Penny was charged with second-degree manslaughter and is free on $100,000 bail. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has six months to secure a grand jury indictment against Penny. Neely’s family has called for Penny to be tried for murder. Penny’s attorneys have argued that he was not trying to murder Neely and instead subdue him. They also claim that Neely was posing an active threat to those on the train.
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Detroit singer Kid Rock donated $5,000 to ex-Marine Daniel Penny’s defense fund after he turned himself in for killing Jordan Neely on a NYC Subway. In support of the ex-Marine, his fundraising campaign has raised more than $2.2 million as he faces manslaughter charges over chokehold death.
Neely, 30, was killed on May 1 after Penny placed him in a chokehold on a train. In the following days, video emerged of Penny holding Neely in the hold for around three minutes and protests erupted across NYC calling for criminal action against Penny.
Donations to the online fundraising campaign, coordinated by Penny’s attorneys, have doubled in around a day – nearly 50,000 donations amounting to more than $2.2million had been raised as of Monday afternoon.
52-year-old musician Kid Rock, included a dig at the Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg in a note accompanying his donation on the fundraising site.
Mr. Penny is a hero. Alvin Bragg is a POS. Kid Rock,’ his message on Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo read.
Days later Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg announced that his office would be prosecuting Bragg with manslaughter without calling a grand jury. Kid Rock’s support of Penny comes after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis posted a link to the website in a tweet, which also attacked Bragg.
‘We must defeat the Soros-Funded DAs, stop the Left’s pro-criminal agenda, and take back the streets for law abiding citizens,’ he wrote on Friday.
‘We stand with Good Samaritans like Daniel Penny. Let’s show this Marine… America’s got his back.’
Penny has been released on a $100,000 bond and is due back in court in July.
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Jordan Neely’s killer has turned himself in. Daniel Penny, a former Marine, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter. The man strangled Jordan Neely to death on an NYC train on May 1. The medical examiner ruled Neely’s death a homicide. As such, Penny turned himself in to the 5th Precinct on Friday morning, eleven days after the incident. He later posted a $100,000 bond and was released without entering a plea. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced the charges against Penny the day before his arrest. According to his lawyer, Penny surrendered voluntarily and with dignity, invoking his military service.
Penny’s arrest comes amidst mounting tension in the city after Neely’s death. Manhattan prosecutors have faced significant pressure to charge him. Neely, a former street performer and Michael Jackson impersonator, had a history of mental health issues. Penny’s lawyers have maintained that he only intervened to protect himself and other passengers. Furthermore, they said he never intended to cause serious harm to Neely. However, Neely’s family demands that authorities charge Penny with murder instead of manslaughter, but the man’s lawyers expressed confidence that he would be cleared of any wrongdoing.
Authorities had arrested Neely 44 times for offenses such as assaults, attempted child abduction, drugs, and indecent exposure. He also had at least 43 cases where mental healthcare workers took him in for treatment. The Neely family held a brief press conference on Friday. One of their attorneys stated that Neely never attacked Penny or anyone else on the train. The family implored people to ask how they can help someone in a bad place rather than attack or choke them. They encouraged people to act with kindness and empathy.
Daniel Penny’s next court appearance has been scheduled for July. He could face up to 15 years in prison if found guilty. The incident has sparked discussions about the appropriate response to mental health crises. It has also cause people to talk about the use of force by law enforcement officers. Additionally, the case has raised concerns about the impact of PTSD and other mental health issues on veterans returning from war. What do you think of the situation? Sound off in the comments to let us know!
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