Daniel Penny found not guilty in subway chokehold death 

Daniel Penny Found Not Guilty in Subway Chokehold Death 

A marine veteran—who used a chokehold on a New York subway rider and killed him—was acquitted today. Jordan Neely died after Daniel Penny put him in a chokehold for six minutes. Penny claimed he was defending himself and others from Neely's threats. Neely's supporters say the acquittal is rooted in racism.

HOUSTON - A marine veteran—who used a chokehold on a New York subway rider and killed him—was acquitted on Monday. 

Jordan Neely died after Daniel Penny put him in a chokehold for six minutes. 

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Penny claimed he was defending himself and others from Neely's threats. Neely's supporters say the acquittal is rooted in racism.

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