Jordan Neely
Jordan Neely was a 30-year-old man who became involved in a fatal altercation on a New York City subway in May 2023 when he was placed in a chokehold by Daniel Penny during an aggressive outburst. Neely, who had a history of mental health issues, was pronounced dead following the incident, leading to a highly publicized trial that raised questions about mental health, self-defense, and the safety of public spaces.
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Daniel Penny was acquitted last year in the 2023 killing of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway.
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