The trial of Daniel Penny, charged with manslaughter in the New York City subway death of Jordan Neely, is reaching a critical point as the prosecution is expected to rest its case on Monday. Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran, is accused of causing Neely's death during an altercation on a subway car.
Dr. Cynthia Harris of the City Medical Examiner’s Office testified that Neely had synthetic drugs in his system but died from asphyxiation due to compression on his neck. The autopsy revealed injuries consistent with asphyxia, along with scrapes, bruises, and petechiae in his eyes. Dr. Harris described the effects of synthetic cannabinoids found in Neely's system, highlighting their potency and stimulant properties.
