Defense for Marine Daniel Penny in Subway Chokehold Death Will Likely Rely on Support From Those Passengers He Defended

In a video released by his attorneys, Penny denies that the chokehold in which he held Jordan Neely lasted 15 minutes.

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Daniel Penny after surrendering to the NYPD at the 5th Precinct on May 12, 2023. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

The Marine charged with accidentally killing a homeless man on a New York City subway in May, Daniel Penny, is speaking out again and strongly denying any racism claims. Based on the public defense he is now offering, Mr. Penny’s legal team will likely rely on the goodwill of those subway car riders that he helped protect. 

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