A 24-year-old Marine is being charged with manslaughter after putting a man in a fatal chokehold on the Subway. The victim, Jordan Neely, and Penny crossed paths on the F train Monday, May 1. Neely, who was reportedly homeless, got on the subway and allegedly started making threatening statements to the other riders. Juan Alberto Vasquez was on the same train as Neely and told WPIX Neely made comments such as, “I don’t mind going to jail and getting life in prison,” and “I’m ready to die.” Neely also reportedly said he was “fed up.” As Neely allegedly yelled on the train, Penny came up behind him and put him in the chokehold that lasted several minutes. Vasquez recorded the incident on his phone. Officials initially took Penny into custody for questioning but later released him. Major protests ensued around Manhattan and in the subway following Neely

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