Daniel Penney turns himself in in Jordan Neely subway strangulation case

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Jordan Neely, 30, a homeless and former Michael Jackson impersonator, died earlier this month after being strangled by Penny.

Penny turned himself in to the New York Police Department shortly after 8 a.m. Friday, according to attorney Thomas Kenniff. The lawyer expected his client to be arraigned on Friday afternoon.

United States Marine Corps veteran Daniel Penney arrives at the NYPD Precinct to surrender to the death of Jordan Neely. Neely's death was ruled a homicide by the city's coroner in New York state after Penny was strangled by Penny on a subway train. — On May 12, 2023, Daniel Penney arrives at the New York City Police Department to turn himself in to the death of Jordan Neely. Neely is ruled a homicide by the city’s coroner after being strangled by Penny on a subway train. .

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Jordan Neely cause of death

The nearly three-minute video shows Penny being strangled on the subway with Neely on May 1st. Penny was initially questioned by police and released without charge.

The New York City Coroner’s Office said Neely’s death was due to strangulation. ruled his death a murder.

Witnesses told police that Neely was begging for food and behaving erratically on an F-line train before Penny intervened. Witnesses said Neely was screaming about being hungry and tired, but no one attacked him.

Statement from Daniel Penney’s attorney

After the charges were announced on Thursday, Penny’s attorney said Penny “stepped in to protect herself and fellow New Yorkers.”

Kenniff and fellow attorney Steven Reiser said: “We are confident that Mr Penney will be fully absolved of any wrongdoing once all the facts and circumstances surrounding this tragic incident have been clarified.” Stated. said in a statement.

Lawyers said last week that Neely “aggressively threatened Daniel Penney and other passengers” and that they “acted to protect themselves.”

“Daniel had no intention of harming Mr Neely and could not have foreseen his untimely death,” the attorneys said.

Neely’s family said: In response, Penny’s attorney’s statement amounted to “admitting guilt” and “his actions on the train and his words now show why he should be in jail.” argued.

A family attorney for Neely declined to comment Thursday on the allegations, but was scheduled to speak to the media on Friday morning. cbs news new york report.

The incident sparked days of protest To demonstrators I want justice for Neely.

Ahead of Thursday’s announcement, city elected official and public defense attorney Juman Williams also joined the call for charges against Penny.

“Jordan Neely was unjustly killed and those who killed him must be prosecuted immediately,” Williams told reporters this week. “To say otherwise is ambiguous, devalues the life of a black homeless man with mental health issues, and only promotes a posture that dehumanizes New Yorkers who need it most.” It just helps the story.”

City comptroller Brad Lander said mental health services need to be made more widely available to New Yorkers. “New York City is not Gotham,” Lander told reporters. “The city should not suffocate a person in a mental crisis.”

New York City Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged that Neely’s death “shocked his family and shocked his fellow New Yorkers.” Adams also urged people not to rush judgment.

“One thing I can say for sure is that Jordan Neely didn’t deserve to die,” Adams said in a speech at City Hall on Wednesday. We all have to work together and do more.” ”

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A man who was caught in a video of him suffocating another man to death on the New York City subway turned himself in on Friday morning and faced criminal charges, his attorney said. Daniel PennyThe Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that a 24-year-old Marine veteran has been charged with second-degree manslaughter.Jordan Neely, 30, a homeless and former Michael Jackson impersonator, died earlier this month after being strangled by Penny. Penny turned himself in to the New York Police Department shortly after 8 a.m. Friday, according to attorney Thomas Kenniff. The lawyer expected his client to be arraigned on Friday afternoon.

On May 12, 2023, Daniel Penney arrives at the New York City Police Department to turn himself in to the death of Jordan Neely. Neely is ruled a homicide by the city’s coroner after being strangled by Penny on a subway train. .

Reuters/Brendan McDiarmid

Jordan Neely cause of deathThe nearly three-minute video shows Penny being strangled on the subway with Neely on May 1st. Penny was initially questioned by police and released without charge.

The New York City Coroner’s Office said Neely’s death was due to strangulation. ruled his death a murder.Witnesses told police that Neely was begging for food and behaving erratically on an F-line train before Penny intervened. Witnesses said Neely was screaming about being hungry and tired, but no one attacked him.

Statement from Daniel Penney’s attorneyAfter the charges were announced on Thursday, Penny’s attorney said Penny “stepped in to protect herself and fellow New Yorkers.”Kenniff and fellow attorney Steven Reiser said: “We are confident that Mr Penney will be fully absolved of any wrongdoing once all the facts and circumstances surrounding this tragic incident have been clarified.” Stated. said in a statement.Lawyers said last week that Neely “aggressively threatened Daniel Penney and other passengers” and that they “acted to protect themselves.””Daniel had no intention of harming Mr Neely and could not have foreseen his untimely death,” the attorneys said.

Neely’s family said: In response, Penny’s attorney’s statement amounted to “admitting guilt” and “his actions on the train and his words now show why he should be in jail.” argued.A family attorney for Neely declined to comment Thursday on the allegations, but was scheduled to speak to the media on Friday morning. cbs news new york report.The incident sparked days of protest To demonstrators I want justice for Neely.Ahead of Thursday’s announcement, city elected official and public defense attorney Juman Williams also joined the call for charges against Penny.”Jordan Neely was unjustly killed and those who killed him must be prosecuted immediately,” Williams told reporters this week. “To say otherwise is ambiguous, devalues the life of a black homeless man with mental health issues, and only promotes a posture that dehumanizes New Yorkers who need it most.” It just helps the story.”City comptroller Brad Lander said mental health services need to be made more widely available to New Yorkers. “New York City is not Gotham,” Lander told reporters. “The city should not suffocate a person in a mental crisis.”New York City Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged that Neely’s death “shocked his family and shocked his fellow New Yorkers.” Adams also urged people not to rush judgment.

“One thing I can say for sure is that Jordan Neely didn’t deserve to die,” Adams said in a speech at City Hall on Wednesday. We all have to work together and do more.” ”