A former U.S. Marine who put a homeless man in a hold that killed him is expected to be charged with manslaughter Friday, according to the Manhattan district attorney.
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“We can confirm that Daniel Penny will be arrested on a charge of second-degree manslaughter. We cannot provide any additional information until he has been arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court, which we expect will take place tomorrow,” the U.S. Attorney said Thursday. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in a statement.
Penny, 24, put Jordan Neely, 30, in a choke hold while on a New York City subway on May 1, after Neely allegedly threatened Penny and other passengers, witnesses told police.
BREAKING: Manhattan prosecutors said they will charge the man who fatally choked Jordan Neely, a passenger aboard a New York City subway train, with second-degree manslaughter. https://t.co/tctjo1zjbf
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 11, 2023
There was no indication that Neely physically attacked anyone, The New York Times reported.
Video of the incident it sparked outrage and led to protests demanding that Penny be charged with Neely’s death. The city medical examiner ruled the incident a homicide on May 3, saying Neely died of neck compression.
Penny expressed “condolences to those close to Mr. Neely.” Reuters reported.
Neely was known to impersonate singer Michael Jackson on New York City trains and subway stations.
