Op-Ed: The Killing of Jordan Neely and the Broader Failure of New York’s Police-First Policy

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By Alex VitaleMay 10, 2023, 4:01 am187 pts
This piece was first published on the website of TransitCenter. New York is still reeling from the horrific video-taped killing of subway rider Jordan Neely by a fellow passenger while he was having an apparent mental health crisis. The alleged killer, Daniel Penny, used a chokehold against Neely for over 10…

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