Deliberations are continuing Wednesday in the trial of Daniel Penny, charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on the subway last year.

Penny’s trial revolves around an altercation on the New York City subway in May of 2023 that was recorded and later went viral, leading to Penny being charged with the manslaughter of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old Black homeless man and former street performer, after a six-minute-long chokehold.

NEW YORK — A New York City jury will continue deliberating in the trial of military veteran Daniel Penny. Penny is charged with using a fatal chokehold to subdue a subway rider, Jordan Nelly, whose behavior was alarming other passengers. Penny pleaded not guilty and maintains that his actions were justified.