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Closing arguments are underway in the trial of Daniel Penny, a former Marine charged with manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide for the May 2023 death of Jordan Neely, a homeless Black man, on a New York City subway. Penny, 26, placed Neely in a chokehold after Neely exhibited erratic behavior and allegedly threatened passengers.
The incident has ignited debates on race, mental health, and public safety. Prosecutors argue that Penny's use of force was excessive, noting he maintained the chokehold for nearly six minutes, even after Neely became unresponsive. They contend that Penny's actions were reckless and showed. . .
