On May 1, 2023, Jordan Neely, a 30 year old New York City subway performer experiencing homelessness and severe mental illness, died after being placed in a prolonged chokehold by fellow passenger Daniel Penny aboard an F train in Manhattan.

This episode examines the verified facts of the case, including what occurred on the subway, the medical examiner’s findings, the criminal charges and trial, and the verdict. It explores the intersection of mental illness, homelessness, civilian intervention, and public safety in New York City.

All information presented is drawn from court records, eyewitness testimony, medical examiner determinations, and established reporting. No speculation.

Show Notes / References

• Wikipedia — Killing of Jordan Neely
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Jordan_Neely
  
  
• PBS NewsHour — Daniel Penny acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case over Jordan Neely’s death
  https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/daniel-penny-acquitted-in-nyc-subway-chokehold-case-over-jordan-neelys-death
  
  
• Associated Press — Former Marine acquitted in NYC subway chokehold death
  https://apnews.com/article/daniel-penny-jordan-neely-subway-chokehold-verdict
  
  
• Reuters — Daniel Penny acquitted in subway chokehold case
  https://www.reuters.com/world/us/daniel-penny-acquitted-jordan-neely-subway-death
  
  
• ABC News — Trial spotlighted homelessness and mental illness
  https://abcnews.go.com/US/daniel-penny-trial-spotlighted-issues-homelessness-mental-illness/story
  
  
• NBC New York — Daniel Penny verdict and Jordan Neely subway death
  https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/daniel-penny-not-guilty-verdict-trial-jordan-neely-chokehold
  
  
• The Guardian — The system that failed Jordan Neely
  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/12/jordan-neely-new-york-social-services-support-mental-health
  
  
• The New Yorker — How New York failed Jordan Neely
  https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/05/22/the-system-that-failed-jordan-neely

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