Marine Corps veteran to stand trial for manslaughter in NYC subway chokehold death

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Marine Corps veteran Daniel Penny to stand trial for manslaughter in chokehold death of Jordan Neely on NYC subway. Trial date set for Oct. 8, expected to last 4-6 weeks. Penny cooperated with police but later charged with manslaughter. Neely had a history of mental illness and prior subway assaults.

Key Points

  • Trial date set for Oct. 8, expected to last 4-6 weeks
  • Penny placed an 'erratic' and 'threatening' Neely in a chokehold on the subway
  • Neely had a documented history of mental illness and prior subway assaults

Pros

  • Daniel Penny acted to protect other passengers from a threatening individual
  • Penny cooperated with police and turned himself in when charged

Cons

  • Jordan Neely, the victim, had a history of mental illness and prior subway assaults
  • Continued transit crime in NYC following the incident