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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Woodward

Daniel Penny’s attorneys say he ‘never intended to harm’ Jordan Neely after fatal chokehold on NYC subway

REUTERS

Attorneys for Daniel Penny, the 24-year-old former US Marine who was captured on bystander video fatally choking Jordan Neely on a New York City subway train, have released a statement that both confirms his identity and claims that Mr Penny and others “acted to protect themselves” from the homeless street performer.

Mr Penny is represented by attorneys from Raiser and Kenniff.

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