Jordan Neelythat person Daniel Penney A fatal suffocation on a New York City subway train earlier this month is being mourned at a funeral Friday morning. The Reverend Al Sharpton is expected to officiate at Mount Neboh Baptist Church in Harlem.
Neely, a 30-year-old former Michael Jackson impersonator who was homeless, was acting erratic on a train and yelling about being hungry and tired but did not attack anyone during the May 1 incident, according to witnesses.
Penny, a 24-year-old Marine veteran, placed Neely in a chokehold from behind, killing him, according to authorities. Penny has been Accused of murderAnd his attorneys said he was protecting himself and others on the train.
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what: A funeral is being held for Jordan Neely.the date: Friday, May 19, 2023the time: 11 a.m. Easternlocation: Mount Neboh Baptist Church, New York CityOnline stream: Live on CBS News in the player above and on your mobile or streaming device.
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