NEW YORK — Supporters of Daniel Penny, the Long Island Marine veteran arrested for the chokehold death of Jordan Neely earlier this month, squared off with hecklers Wednesday in front of Manhattan Criminal Court.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman organized the rally to drum up support for Penny, who was recently charged with manslaughter for the May 1 death of Neely. The provocative display came as Neely’s death has divided the city, raising questions about subway safety and the right to self-defense.
Blakeman said he brought the rally to Manhattan in support of Penny, who is from Suffolk County, rather than Nassau County, where he was elected, because his constituents work there.
