Rev. Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy at Jordan Neely's funeral in Harlem.

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Rev. Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy at Jordan Neely's funeral in Harlem.
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The funeral of Jordan Neely, who was choked to death on the subway earlier this month, was held in Harlem on Friday. The case has sparked protests and debate around the country about subway safety and the treatment of homeless and mentally ill people. Rev. Al Sharpton delivered the eulogy. Neely was known as a Michael Jackson impersonator and struggled with mental illness and addiction. He was on the city's "Top 50" list of homeless people in need of assistance and treatment. The man who killed him, Daniel Penny, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter.

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