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Daniel Penny Charged With Manslaughter For Jordan Neely's Death, Released On Bail

Daniel Penny was arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court on Friday on a charge of second-degree manslaughter. Jordan Neely's family are making press appearances, demanding Penny be charged.

By Gina Florio2 min read
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On May 1, 2023, an incident on a New York City subway train sent shockwaves across the nation, leading to social unrest reminiscent of the upheaval following the death of George Floyd in 2020. The incident involved Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old former U.S. Marine, and Jordan Neely, a homeless man with a documented mental health history.