Daniel Penny was charged on Friday with second-degree manslaughter in death of fellow passenger on New York subway
nearly two weeks ago spurred extensive anger across New York City and the US, with his death underscoring ongoing racial and economic inequality, and the county’s lagging mental healthcare and social services. Moreover, Neely’s death has renewed attention on crime – despite low crime rates in New York City – and vigilantism.
Penny has attracted the support of a broad swathe of the US right, including senior Republicans like rightwing Florida governor Ron DeSantis, who called Penny a “good Samaritan” for his actions. The fatal encounter unfolded when Neely – who has struggled with homelessness and mental illness – walked onto a Manhattan subway train car shouting that he was tired, hungry and ready to die. A video recorded by a freelance journalist captured riders holding Neely against the floor.
Penny kept Neely in a chokehold far after Neely stopped moving and at least one rider implored him to release the man. Police officials found Neely unconscious, and he was pronounced dead at hospital. The city’s medical examiner deemed Neely’s death a homicide. While police officers detained Penny and questioned him following the incident, they released him, spurringand intense scrutiny over that decision. The Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, announced on Thursday that Penny would be arraigned on a second-degree manslaughter charge and he surrendered to police on Friday. He appeared in court shortly thereafter and was released on $100,000 bail.
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