Defense Argues Jordan Neely's Death Not Caused by Chokehold in Daniel Penny Trial

A defense pathologist testified that Jordan Neely's death on a NYC subway was due to multiple factors, not solely a chokehold, contradicting the medical examiner's ruling. Daniel Penny, charged with manslaughter, allegedly held Neely in a chokehold for six minutes. The defense argues Neely's death resulted from a combination of sickle cell crisis, schizophrenia, restraint, and synthetic marijuana. The case has sparked debate over Penny's actions, with character witnesses testifying to his empathy and integrity.