Witness describes Jordan Neely as frightening moments before subway death in trial footage

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New body-cam footage shows a witness describing Jordan Neely as frightening before his death on a subway. Alethea Gittins told police Neely's erratic behavior scared passengers, suggesting he might have been under the influence of drugs. Gittins recounted that Neely was screaming threats on the train. She stated that Daniel Penny subdued Neely with a chokehold, which she described as not overly forceful but enough to control him. The footage was released during the trial, where Gittins testified about the chaotic scene. Her statements provide insight into the moments leading up to Neely's death.


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