Episode 41- Death on the Subway: The Case of Jordan Neely Naked Subjects with Gerardo, Giuseppe and Platano

On May 1st, 2023, Jordan Neely, a homeless man who was once a presence in the New York subways as an entertainer known for his Michael Jackson impersonations, was strangled to death by former marine Daniel Penny. Neely had been threatening passengers, and had a past record of unprovoked violent assaults. The case is yet another example of this country's political polarization, with one side claiming this was a cold blooded lynching of a man who was down on his luck, while the other sees the ex-marine as a good samaritan who was willing to do his part to combat the escalating incidents of violence against the citizens of the city. Should Penny be charged in the death? Was he within his rights to get physically involved? Did he use excessive force. Was Neely a legitimate threat? Two seasoned New Yorkers, who are no strangers to the street, weigh in.  Gerardo, a self-defense expert, gives his perspective on whether the chokehold was properly applied and appropriate to the situation from both a legal and tactical standpoint, while Giuseppe does the same through the context of his past military experience. Both recount their own brushes with the shady characters of the NYC underground. Given the emotionally charged nature of the case, here at Naked Subjects we are fully confident that you will be hard pressed to find a more balanced, well-informed assessment of the incident from a variety of viewpoints. Enjoy...