Marine veteran charged in connection with death of subway rider Neely surrenders to authorities

A Marine Corps veteran whose chokehold on an aggressive, fellow New York City subway rider resulted in his death is turn himself in to authorities Friday on a manslaughter charge

Manhattan prosecutors said Thursday they would bring the criminal charge against the veteran, Daniel Penny, 24, in the May 1 death of Jordan Neely, according to the Associated Press.

Penny was expected to appear in court later Friday afternoon to answer to criminal charges.

An onlooker said the 30-year-old Neely, who is black, had been screaming and begging for money aboard the train, but had not gotten physical with passengers.

Penny’s attorneys say their client acted in self-defense.

Penny, who is white, was released without charges on the day of the incident after being questioned by police.

Friends of Neely said he had been dealing with homelessness and mental illness in recent years. He had several arrests including a 2021 assault of a 67-year-old woman leaving a subway station, the wire service also reports.