Jury views video of Daniel Penny's subway chokehold in manslaughter trial

Daniel Penny's trial for manslaughter began with jurors viewing videos of the chokehold he used on Jordan Neely during a subway incident in May 2023. The footage, shown for the first time, includes recordings from bystanders that depict the confrontation. Prosecutors argue that Penny acted recklessly, leading to Neely's death, while Penny's defense claims he was protecting himself and others from Neely's threatening behavior. Neely, who struggled with mental health issues, had frightened passengers before the altercation. Witnesses described Neely's outburst as alarming, with one passenger testifying that she felt scared. The defense contends that Neely was fighting to escape the hold, while prosecutors assert that Penny continued the chokehold for too long, even after Neely stopped moving.