Daniel Penny charged with manslaughter

Daniel Penny has been charged with second-degree manslaughter after placing Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on the New York City subway.

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00:00The former U.S. Marine who fatally choked Jordan Neely on the subway in New York City

00:04turned himself in after being charged with second-degree manslaughter.

00:08Daniel Penny's lawyers argue he was acting in self-defense when he kept Neely in a chokehold

00:12for an estimated 15 minutes, ultimately killing him.

00:15An attorney for the Neely family said Penny acted with indifference and should be held

00:19accountable.

00:20Neely's death was ruled a homicide, and after almost two weeks of protest, Penny was

00:24eventually charged with second-degree manslaughter.

00:27The 24-year-old former Marine surrendered to police and was released on a $100,000 bond.

00:33If found guilty, Penny faces up to 15 years in prison.