The man charged with manslaughter in the death of New York City subway rider Jordan Neely is disputing an eyewitness account that he held Neely in a chokehold for about 15 minutes.
, disputed an eyewitness account that he held Jordan Neely in a chokehold and defended himself in video statements recorded and released by his attorneys.
In his statements Sunday, Penny reiterated prior remarks that he did not intend to choke Neely and was attempting to restrain him. He also disputed the account of Juan Alberto Vazquez, who recorded the video and has said that Penny held Neely in a chokehold position for about 15 minutes.Andrew Savulich / New York Daily News/TNS via Getty Images file
Penny accused Neely of uttering violent threats. He said he fearful of Neely and"couldn't sit still" as he saw women and children being threatened.
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