Jordan Neely's father is suing Daniel Penny for damages over his son's suffocation death on a New York City subway car, and whether to convict him of manslaughter. Jury deliberations have entered their fourth day.
of new york post report The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in New York State Supreme Court, accuses the Long Island Marine Corps veteran of negligent touching, assault and battery that caused injuries and Neely's death during a freak explosion last year. I'm making an accusation. of post Report details:
Neely's father, Andre Zachary, “seeks a judgment awarding damages in an amount exceeding the jurisdictional limits of any lower court of competent jurisdiction,” according to the complaint.
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday after jurors in Penny's four-week Manhattan trial adjourned for the second time without reaching a verdict.
Penny's attorney, Stephen Reiser, said. post The food had not yet been served on Thursday.
“The timing is unfortunate because Danny is awaiting a verdict from the jury, which could have far greater implications than the civil suit threatens,” Riser said.
“We will not be distracted by attempts to attack Danny while he is under so much stress.”
On May 1, 2023, 30-year-old Neely died after a troubled homeless man began yelling abuse at passengers on a crowded train, before being strangled by 26-year-old Penny for six minutes.
As Breitbart News reported, legal action over Penney's response began soon after.
Defense attorneys argued that Neely died from a combination of schizophrenia, drug use, a genetic disorder and a conflict with Penny.
Meanwhile, prosecutors argued that Penny was “criminally reckless” and acted “overreach” while struggling with Neely.
The months-long trial continues with jury deliberations Friday.
