NYC Mayor Adams Defends Daniel Penny Amid Subway Chokehold Trial

New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended former Marine Daniel Penny, charged in the death of Jordan Neely, emphasizing Penny's actions in response to Neely's alleged threats on a subway. Adams criticized the media for portraying Neely as an innocent victim, highlighting Neely's criminal record and mental health issues. He also pointed to systemic failures in mental health care as a contributing factor. Penny faces charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, with jury deliberations imminent.