New York City Mayor Eric Adams has come to the defense of Marine veteran Daniel Penny, who is facing charges in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man with a history of criminal behavior. Neely, 30, died in May 2023 after an altercation on a subway train where he was subdued and choked out by Penny.
Penny, 26, is facing a manslaughter charge that could lead to up to 15 years in prison if convicted, along with a charge of criminally negligent homicide. The incident occurred when Neely began making death threats on the subway, prompting Penny to intervene and restrain him with the help of another passenger.
