Former Marine, Daniel Penny, who is facing charges in the death of Jordan Neely, has recently broken his silence through a series of videos released by his legal team.

In these videos, Penny sheds light on the events leading up to the tragic incident that unfolded on a Subway car.

According to Penny, he found himself in a harrowing situation when Neely, allegedly under the influence of drugs, entered the subway car and began screaming threats of violence.

Recounting the incident, Penny stated, “The man stumbled on, he appeared to be on drugs, the doors closed, and he ripped his jacket off and threw it down at the people sitting next to me at my left.”

Disturbed by the escalating situation, Penny removed his headphones to hear what Neely was yelling.

He described the repeated threats of “I’m going to kill you,” “I’m prepared to go to jail for life,” and “I’m willing to die.”

Despite his 6’2″ stature, Penny claims he was intimidated by Neely, who stood taller than him and terrified other passengers with his violent rhetoric.

“There’s a common misconception that Marines don’t get scared,” Penny said. “We’re actually taught one of our core values is courage, and courage is not the absence of fear but how you handle fear. I was scared for myself, but when I looked around, there were women and children. He was yelling in their faces, making these threats. I just couldn’t sit still.”

Addressing the allegations that he held Neely in a chokehold for an extended period of time, Penny refuted these claims.

He clarified, “Some people say that I was holding on to Mr. Neely for 15 minutes. This is not true — between stops is only a couple of minutes. So the whole interaction lasted less than 5 minutes. Some people say I was trying to choke him to death — which is also not true. I was trying to restrain him. You can see in the video there’s a clear rise and fall of his chest, indicating that he’s breathing. I’m trying to restrain him from being able to carry out the threats.”

Moreover, Penny reiterated his previous assertion that the incident had nothing to do with race.

“I didn’t see a black man threatening passengers; I saw a man threatening passengers, a lot of whom were people of color,” Penny clarified.

He also highlighted that the individual who assisted him in restraining Neely was a person of color.

Penny shared an anecdote about a woman of color who later referred to him as a hero.

He expressed his humility, stating, “I don’t believe that I’m a hero, but she was one of those people I was trying to protect, who were all scared.”

Penny’s intention throughout the incident was to keep Neely subdued until the police arrived.

He fervently hoped that law enforcement would take over the situation.

Reflecting on his predicament, he admitted, “I didn’t want to be put in that situation, but I couldn’t just sit still and let him carry out these threats.”

Following these revelations, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has charged Daniel Penny with manslaughter.

It is worth noting that Neely had a history of mental health issues and was known to frequent the station as a Michael Jackson impersonator.

Furthermore, Neely had an active warrant for his arrest for a felony assault.

While Neely’s family has demanded that Penny face murder charges, it is essential to thoroughly analyze the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Penny’s account, coupled with Neely’s erratic behavior and the genuine fear experienced by the passengers, presents a complex situation that deserves careful examination.

As this case unfolds, it is vital to seek justice with a fair and balanced perspective, taking into account all the facts and circumstances.

Our legal system should ensure that the truth prevails, safeguarding the rights of both Penny and Neely.

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