Daniel Penny denies intent to kill and disputes 15-minute chokehold claim on NYC subway

Daniel Penny, a veteran charged with manslaughter in the death of a New York City subway rider, disputed an eyewitness account that he held Jordan Neely in a chokehold and defended himself in video statements recorded and released by his attorneys. Penny reiterated prior remarks that he did not intend to choke Neely and was attempting to restrain him. He also disputed the account of Juan Alberto Vazquez, who recorded the video and has said that Penny held Neely in a chokehold position for about 15 minutes.