Former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny surrendered before authorities in New York City Friday, according to multiple reports, as he’s expected to face manslaughter charges in the killing of Jordan Neely, 30, after holding him in a fatal chokehold on the New York City subway earlier this month.
People take part in a protest over chokehold death of Jordan Neely in New York.
The 24-year-old former Marine is expected to be charged with second-degree manslaughter and his arraignment hearing is set to take place at the Manhattan Criminal Court later on Friday.
Penny was filmed restraining Neely on May 1 on board the northbound F Train, after the 30-year-old homeless man allegedly acted hostile toward other passengers. Penny was interviewed by police after Neely’s death but was released without being charged. Video of Neely’s death showed Penny grabbing the 30-year-old man in a rear chokehold to the neck and bringing him to the floor of the train while another passenger held Neely’s hand. The New York City medical examiner’s office ruled the death a homicide two days later. The video triggered protests across the city, prompting the Manhattan district attorney’s office to open an investigation. Penny’s attorney released a statement saying he “never intended to harm” Neely and he and others on the train were acting to “protect themselves.”
This is a developing story and will be updated.