Rev. Al Sharpton called on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to prosecute those involved in Monday's chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway train, as the primary suspect maintains he acted in self-defense.
Neely, 30, was a street artist known for Michael Jackson impersonations whose mental health and drug abuse struggles led him to bouts of homelessness. A freelance journalist aboard the northbound F train when the tragic incident occurred said that Neely acted erratically as soon as he boarded the car. He shouted that he was hungry, thirsty, and had little to live for and threw trash at other passengers as they became visibly uncomfortable and moved away.
The situation has divided New Yorkers, with hundreds protesting in recent days to demand charges against Penny and others. "When Mr. Neely began aggressively threatening Daniel Penny and the other passengers, Daniel, with the help of others, acted to protect themselves, until help arrived," the statement read."Daniel never intended to harm Mr. Neely and could not have foreseen his untimely death."
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