As the trial of Daniel Penny for his alleged involvement in the death of Jordan Neely is underway, a new video has surfaced from a bystander who was near the incident that day. The Marine Veteran is shown putting Neely in a chokehold on the floor of a subway as bystanders try to make sense of the situation.

New Daniel Penny Video Shown in Trial

A new Daniel Penny video was shown to Jurors on November 4, 2024. This angle was shot by Ivette Rosario, showing the incident in question. Watch the video here.

While Penny had a chokehold on Neely, another passenger is asking for Penny to let the man go.

In addition to the video provided by Rosario, a freelancer journalist named Juan Alberto Vázquez, also provided a direct view of the chokehold at the heart of the case involving Jordan Neely’s death in 2023.

When and if a Daniel Penny full video emerges is unclear, however, the new angle(s) are helpful for shedding more light on the situation.

It’s worth noting that Vázquez's video, which has been seen in part on social media by many before, is a more complete view of the incident at hand.

Showing the videos unsurprisingly generated an emotional response from some of Neely’s family, as a member left the courtroom with his head in his hands following the viewing of Vázquez’s video.

The prosecution maintains that Penny didn’t have to kill Neely, especially considering Neely’s mental illness.

However, Neely is alleged to have entered the train while making angry statements some of the F Train riders felt threatened by.

For this reason, Daniel Penny has pleaded not guilty, with his legal team claiming it was self-defense and in defense of his fellow riders that he stepped in to protect the train that day.

While known to some locals for his Michael Jackson impressions, Neely was struggling with homelessness and allegedly made threatening statements sounding desperate about his financial situation, and a willingness to go to jail over his actions.

This is what would create nervousness among passengers, including high schooler Ivette Rosario.

The outbursts would prompt her to leave the area, however, she would return, which is how the new Daniel Penny video subway footage came to be.

Rosario Turns Around

Looking to avoid the incident, Rosario began leaving the train only to return after she heard people falling to the ground.

It was then she turned around and saw Penny choking Neely on the floor. This is when Rosario both shot the Daniel Penny chokehold video​ and called 911.

With her hands shaking from the incident, Rosario was able to film Penny choking Neely while an unseen bystander was calling for an end to the incident out of concern for Neely’s health.

What to Make of the Video of Daniel Penny

How much the Daniel Penny video is going to make a difference can’t really be determined at this time. There are a lot of other factors at play and the trial is just getting started.

Although Rosario said she didn't see Neely specifically address or approach anyone, others have said he allegedly threatened a woman with a stroller, prompting Penny to act.

Prosecutors agree Penny had reason to intervene but that’s not the argument—they’re saying he went too far putting Neely in a chokehold for around six minutes.

Two passengers stayed to help restrain Neely, yet Penny continued even after Neely stopped moving and others could exit the train.

Neely’s family lawyer argues that Penny’s actions were excessive, regardless of their loved one’s words.

Meanwhile, Penny’s defense claims he continued the hold because Neely tried to break free, and was struggling by moving his legs.

Witness Vázquez testified that Neely stopped moving after trying to free himself from Penny’s grip but the defense disputes the medical examiner's conclusion that the chokehold caused Neely’s death.

Overall, both sides are going to have to go through the legal process and present their cases as our nation continues to watch on due to the racial overtones connected to the trial, fairly or not.

It’s important that no matter how anyone feels about the new Daniel Penny video, we remember to maintain innocence for Penny until he is proven guilty while allowing the legal process its time to provide justice.

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