Trial begins for ex-Marine who fatally choked homeless man on subway

The Daniel Penny subway manslaughter trial began in New York City Friday. The ex-Marine held the troubled, homeless Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold after Neely made verbal threats that scared subway passengers.

Neely had said “I will kill” within earshot of passengers on the subway train full of passengers in May 2023.

He did not brandish a weapon.

Prosecutors told the jury Friday that while Penny may be an “honourable veteran” and “nice young man,” Penny used too much force for too long...