AOC takes fresh swipe at NYC mayor Eric Adams in connection to Jordan Neely's death
1 year, 7 months ago

AOC takes fresh swipe at NYC mayor Eric Adams in connection to Jordan Neely's death

Daily Mail  

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has taken a fresh swipe at New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration blaming the death of homeless man, Jordan Neely, on 'the demonizing of the poor by our leaders.' Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has taken a fresh swipe at New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration blaming the death of homeless man, Jordan Neely, on 'the demonizing of the poor by our leaders' Neely, 30, died on May 1 on the subway after he was put in a chokehold by former U.S. Marine Daniel J. Penny 'When our policies drive up homelessness, you will see more homeless people on the subway. New York progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also said Jordan Neely's death was 'a public execution' 'There's all this talk about making our public spaces safer, and a person literally killed another human being on the subway. In the wake of the death protesters assembled at New York City's Broadway-Lafayette subway station chanting 'black lives matter,' 'justice for Jordan Neely,' 'F*** Eric Adams' and 'the homeless matter' could be heard.

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AOC praised by Jordan Neely’s family as grand jury indicts Daniel Penny
1 year, 6 months ago

AOC praised by Jordan Neely’s family as grand jury indicts Daniel Penny

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The family of Jordan …

Jordan Neely, the man killed in a NYC subway chokehold
1 year, 6 months ago

Jordan Neely, the man killed in a NYC subway chokehold

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He used to be fantastic.” A school friend, …

Jordan Neely's Killer On Chokehold Death: It 'Had Nothing To Do With Race'
1 year, 7 months ago

Jordan Neely's Killer On Chokehold Death: It 'Had Nothing To Do With Race'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Daniel Penny — a Marine veteran who put Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless Black man, in a fatal chokehold — has said the incident “had nothing to do with race.” “This had nothing to do with race,” said Penny, who was released on bail. Medical examiners ruled the death a homicide, citing the cause of death as …

Jordan Neely's Death Is Mourned At Manhattan Church
1 year, 7 months ago

Jordan Neely's Death Is Mourned At Manhattan Church

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — In the polarizing wake of Jordan Neely’s chokehold death at the hands of a fellow New York City subway rider, there has been a “distortion of values,” Rev. “They don’t choke him out.” Sharpton added, “What happened to Jordan was a crime and this family shouldn’t have to stand by themselves.” Elected officials including …

Jordan Neely, NYC subway rider choked to death, is mourned at Manhattan church
1 year, 7 months ago

Jordan Neely, NYC subway rider choked to death, is mourned at Manhattan church

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In the polarizing wake of Jordan Neely’s chokehold death at the hands of a fellow New York City subway rider, there has been a “distortion of values,” Rev. “They don’t choke him out.” Sharpton added, “What happened to Jordan was a crime and this family shouldn’t have to stand by themselves.” Elected officials including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez …

Jordan Neely, street artist who died from chokehold on a New York City subway, mourned at funeral in Harlem
1 year, 7 months ago

Jordan Neely, street artist who died from chokehold on a New York City subway, mourned at funeral in Harlem

CNN  

CNN — Jordan Neely, the homeless street artist who was the victim of a fatal chokehold on a New York City subway, was remembered at his funeral Friday as a “well known and loved” performer. Spencer Platt/Getty Images “He performed in front of thousands of people in the streets of New York City, and on the subways where he was …

Jordan Neely, street artist who died from chokehold on a New York City subway, mourned at funeral in Harlem
1 year, 7 months ago

Jordan Neely, street artist who died from chokehold on a New York City subway, mourned at funeral in Harlem

CNN  

CNN — Jordan Neely, the homeless street artist who was the victim of a fatal chokehold on a New York City subway, was remembered at his funeral Friday as a “well known and loved” performer. Spencer Platt/Getty Images “He performed in front of thousands of people in the streets of New York City, and on the subways where he was …

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Says Jordan Neely Chokehold ‘Never Should Have Happened’
1 year, 7 months ago

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Says Jordan Neely Chokehold ‘Never Should Have Happened’

Huff Post  

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday that the death of Jordan Neely at the hands of a fellow subway rider was “a tragedy that never should have happened” and pledged to do more to help people experiencing mental health crises. “I was a former transit police officer, and I responded to many jobs where you …

NYC Mayor Eric Adams addresses death of Jordan Neely after fatal chokehold on subway
1 year, 7 months ago

NYC Mayor Eric Adams addresses death of Jordan Neely after fatal chokehold on subway

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Neely’s death has “devastated his family and shocked …

Jordan Neely wanted help. A brutal narrative about homelessness blamed him for his own death
1 year, 8 months ago

Jordan Neely wanted help. A brutal narrative about homelessness blamed him for his own death

The Independent  

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Family of Jordan Neely criticizes subway chokeholder’s ‘indifference’ as prosecutors meet with medical examiner’s office
1 year, 8 months ago

Family of Jordan Neely criticizes subway chokeholder’s ‘indifference’ as prosecutors meet with medical examiner’s office

CNN  

CNN — The family of Jordan Neely, the man who was held in a chokehold and died on the subway in New York last week, issued a statement criticizing the “indifference” of the man who restrained Neely and calling for his imprisonment, while prosecutors continued investigating the case. “In the first paragraph he talks about how ‘good’ he is and …

Jordan Neely struggled after his mother’s murder, family attorney says
1 year, 8 months ago

Jordan Neely struggled after his mother’s murder, family attorney says

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jordan Neely suffered from …

NYC subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely sparks clash between Eric Adams and AOC
1 year, 8 months ago

NYC subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely sparks clash between Eric Adams and AOC

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New York City Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pushed back on a …

What we know about Jordan Neely’s chokehold death on the New York subway
1 year, 8 months ago

What we know about Jordan Neely’s chokehold death on the New York subway

CNN  

CNN — A video of a man experiencing homelessness who later died after being held in a chokehold on the New York City subway has drawn national attention. Video Ad Feedback Witness describes chokehold death incident on New York's subway 03:41 - Source: CNN Neely yelled about being “fed up and hungry” and “tired of having nothing,” Vazquez told CNN. …

Jordan Neely, the man killed in chokehold on NYC subway, is remembered as an entertainer shattered by his mother’s murder
1 year, 8 months ago

Jordan Neely, the man killed in chokehold on NYC subway, is remembered as an entertainer shattered by his mother’s murder

CNN  

CNN — Before Jordan Neely was killed on a New York City subway car this week, he was known for his swift Michael Jackson dance moves that entertained many — yet he struggled with the trauma his mother’s murder had left him with at an early age. The man was sentenced to 30 years behind bars for Christie Neely’s murder …

Protesters gather on NYC subway as Jordan Neely’s chokehold death is ruled a homicide
1 year, 8 months ago

Protesters gather on NYC subway as Jordan Neely’s chokehold death is ruled a homicide

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One demonstrator told CBS New York that they …

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