Yet, Penny’s attorneys claimed that Mr. Neely began aggressively threatening him and that the Marine veteran and others acted to protect themselves. Neely’s death following the chokehold has been ruled a homicide by the city’s medical examiner’s office. The incident resulted in Neely’s death, and Penny’s press release shouldn’t be viewed as an apology or an expression of regret, they added. The result of their actions, the statement added, was the unintended and unforeseen death of Mr. Neely. While some believe Penny’s response was out of proportion, others, such as Penny’s attorneys, argued that he acted in self-defense.

Source: ABC News May 12, 2023 13:22 UTC