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Turkish Inflation Outlook at Its Worst in 21 Years on Weak Lira
Turkish Inflation Outlook at Its Worst in 21 Years on Weak Lira
Turkey’s inflation outlook is worsening due to a weak currency, with a key survey by the country’s central
2023-08-18 17:26
Bolivian Catholics unfazed by sex scandals as they gear up for massive festival
Bolivian Catholics unfazed by sex scandals as they gear up for massive festival
Catholic devotees in Bolivia are preparing for one of the country’s biggest religious celebrations this weekend at a time when the church in this Andean country has been rocked by an increasing number of sex abuse scandals
2023-06-03 04:48
Ex-Marine surrenders to New York authorities to face charge over Jordan Neely death
Ex-Marine surrenders to New York authorities to face charge over Jordan Neely death
The former Marine who held Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on a Manhattansubway earlier this month has surrendered to New York authorities to face criminal charges over his death. Daniel Penny, 24, turned himself in to New York police early on Friday morning to be arrested on a second-degree manslaughter charge. He was seen arriving at the NYPD’s 5th Precinct in lower Manhattan just after 8am local time, where he did not respond to any questions from waiting journalists. Following his arrest, he will be arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court later today. He faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. Attorneys for Mr Penny said in a statement that they are “confident” he will be “fully absolved of any wrongdoing” when all the “facts and circumstances” come to light as they claimed that the former Marine “risked his own life” when he confronted Neely that day. “When Mr Penny, a decorated Marine veteran, stepped in to protect himself and his fellow New Yorkers, his well-being was not assured. He risked his own life and safety, for the good of his fellow passengers,” said the statement from Raiser and Kenniff, shared with The Independent. “The unfortunate result was the unintended and unforeseen death of Mr Neely. We are confident that once all the facts and circumstances surrounding this tragic incident are brought to bear, Mr Penny will be fully absolved of any wrongdoing.” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office confirmed on Thursday that Mr Penny was facing a manslaughter charge over Neely’s death, which led to widespread protests across New York City. “We can confirm that Daniel Penny will be arrested on a charge of Manslaughter in the Second Degree,” a spokesperson for the DA’s office confirmed in a statement to The Independent. “We cannot provide any additional information until he has been arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court, which we expect to take place tomorrow.” On 1 May, a man identified as Mr Penny placed the 30-year-old homeless former street performer in a fatal chokehold for several minutes until he died on the floor of an F train on the Broadway-Lafayette platform in Manhattan. The city’s medical examiner determined Neely’s cause of death was homicide. Neely – who was experiencing a mental health crisis in the days leading up to his death – was known among social work teams involved in outreach to New York’s homeless community. He had numerous interactions with law enforcement and health responders over the years. When he walked into the F train on 1 May, Neely complained of hunger and thirst, according to witnesses and journalist Juan Alberto Vazquez, who posted a video of part of the incident on his Facebook page. Mr Vazquez said Neely threw his jacket to the floor of the train car before another passenger grabbed him from behind in a headlock. Others grabbed at his arms. The widely shared video footage shows Mr Penny and two other men holding Neely to the floor of a train car for several minutes, while Mr Penny grabs Neely in a chokehold. Another passenger can be heard in the video telling the men that his wife was in the military and warned them that placing Neely in a chokehold could kill him. “You don’t have to catch a murder charge,” he said. “You got a hell of a chokehold, man.” A statement from attorneys for Mr Penny on 5 May said Mr Penny “was involved in a tragic incident ... which ended in the death of Jordan Neely.” “When Mr Neely began aggressively threatening Daniel Penny and the other passengers, Daniel, with the help of others, acted to protect themselves, until help arrived. Daniel never intended to harm Mr Neely and could not have foreseen his untimely death,” according to the statement. Attorneys for Neely’s family said the statement from Mr Penny’s legal team was neither “an apology nor an expression of regret” but “character assassination and a clear example of why he believed he was entitled to take Jordan’s life.” Neely’s death has sparked widespread demands for support for homeless and mentally ill New Yorkers, as advocates and lawmakers condemned what they characterised as an act of vigilantism in a city that has marginalised and targeted its most vulnerable residents with violence. Within the week after his death, NYPD officers have arrested at least 24 people – including a photojournalist, targeted by a high-ranking police official – at protests and vigils demanding an arrest. In his remarks on 10 May, more than one week after Neely’s death, Mayor Eric Adams did not mention how Neely died or discuss the events surrounding his death, but issued his strongest statements yet in the wake of the incident, in contrast to his initial remarks in its aftermath. “Jordan Neely did not deserve to die,” he said. “A New Yorker who struggled with tragedy, trauma and mental illness, a man whose last words were crying for help.” Mr Adams outlined his administration’s response to people experiencing homelessness and mental health distress, including legislation proposed to lawmakers in Albany, the creation of outreach teams, and a controversial policy that allows authorities to involuntarily hospitalise people who are considered too mentally ill to care for themselves. 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2023-05-12 20:48
Katie Price faces backlash after dog Blade dies, the seventh pet to lose its life in her care
Katie Price faces backlash after dog Blade dies, the seventh pet to lose its life in her care
'Words can’t express the loss of my best friend my protector my absolutely everything', wrote Katie Price
2023-06-06 08:56
Vivek Ramaswamy takes center stage, plus other key moments from first Republican debate
Vivek Ramaswamy takes center stage, plus other key moments from first Republican debate
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have dominated the Republican presidential nomination fight for much of the year
2023-08-24 12:20
Michael Cohen settles unpaid legal bills dispute with Trump Organization
Michael Cohen settles unpaid legal bills dispute with Trump Organization
Donald Trump's former lawyer had alleged the organisation owed him millions in unpaid legal fees.
2023-07-22 05:21
Trump joins media outlets in pushing for his federal election interference case to be televised
Trump joins media outlets in pushing for his federal election interference case to be televised
Donald Trump is pushing for his federal election interference trial in Washington to be televised
2023-11-11 22:53
MrBeast gives away 1000 electric bikes as initiative for environmental welfare, fans say 'we must protect this man at all costs'
MrBeast gives away 1000 electric bikes as initiative for environmental welfare, fans say 'we must protect this man at all costs'
MrBeast announced 1,000 electric bike giveaway, addressing transportation and environmental issues with unwavering dedication
2023-07-11 15:19
Tourists find the Las Vegas Strip remade for its turn hosting Formula One
Tourists find the Las Vegas Strip remade for its turn hosting Formula One
The Bellagio fountains on the Las Vegas Strip won't be very visible
2023-11-14 13:46
Supreme Court avoids ruling on law shielding internet companies from being sued for what users post
Supreme Court avoids ruling on law shielding internet companies from being sued for what users post
The Supreme Court has sided with Google, Twitter and Facebook in lawsuits seeking to hold them liable for terrorist attacks
2023-05-19 01:47
New York judge rejects Indiana ex-U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer's request to remain free pending appeal
New York judge rejects Indiana ex-U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer's request to remain free pending appeal
A judge says former U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer cannot defer his surrender next month to serve a nearly two-year prison sentence resulting from his insider trading conviction
2023-10-17 06:52
Vanguard joins BlackRock, cuts support for shareholder items on climate, social issues
Vanguard joins BlackRock, cuts support for shareholder items on climate, social issues
By Ross Kerber Vanguard supported just 2% of shareholder resolutions on environmental and social issues at U.S. companies
2023-08-29 05:45