Man charged with manslaughter in subway chokehold death.

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Man charged with manslaughter in subway chokehold death.
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Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless Michael Jackson impersonator, who died from a subway chokehold on May 1. Neely's death has sparked protests and arrests in New York City, with some accusing the police of a slow response to Penny's arrest. Penny's lawyers claim he acted in self-defense and could not have foreseen Neely's death. If convicted, Penny could face between five and 15 years in prison.

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