A witness testified in court regarding a fatal incident on a New York City subway involving Marine veteran Daniel Penny and homeless man Jordan Neely. The witness, Moriela Sanchez, described the events that unfolded on the train, stating that Neely, who appeared emotionally disturbed, raised his fists and threatened to attack passengers. Despite his aggressive behavior, Neely did not physically harm anyone before Penny intervened.
Sanchez recounted that Penny placed Neely in a chokehold to prevent him from potentially harming others. Another unidentified man also assisted Penny in restraining Neely during the encounter. Sanchez, feeling alarmed by the situation, got off at the next stop and called 911 while Penny continued to hold Neely in the chokehold.
