"He’s a hero," said the passenger, who has lived in New York City more than 50 years. The witness, who described herself as a woman of color, said it was wrong for Bragg to charge Penny with second-degree manslaughter. Daniel Penny is seen in bystander video holding Jordan Neely in a chokehold. Mildred Mahazu and Andre Zachery attend The Neely Family Photo Acknowledging First Steps Towards Justice on May 12, 2023 in New York City. READ MORE: Daniel Penny fundraiser gets millions of dollars after subway chokehold deathThe problems facing New York City are now plaguing the U.S., the witness noted.

Source: Fox News May 19, 2023 00:52 UTC