Daniel Penny indicted in chokehold death of NYC subway rider Jordan Neely
Washington PostJUL 2023
Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss NYC Subway Chokehold Trial
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The Spin
Left narrative
This ruling is a big win for justice. Those on the right who claim to be in favor of law and order have completely dropped their stance regarding this case. Penny should've called law enforcement to help Neely but instead turned himself into a criminal with his overuse of force. He should be condemned from all ends of the political spectrum for his actions, regardless of his race.
Right narrative
This is ill-conceived prosecution. Neely spent 15 years terrorizing New Yorkers — including punching elderly people in the head — and the city allowed him to repeatedly skip jail and stop taking his schizophrenia medication. Far-left policies on crime and mental health put New Yorkers at risk. While Neely's death was tragic, Penny acted to protect his fellow passengers and should be honored not prosecuted.