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New book tells the story of Jordan Neely
Original: 'Man in the Mirror': New book tells story of Jordan Neely, the homeless man killed by Daniel Penny
A new book titled 'Man in the Mirror' recounts the life of Jordan Neely, the homeless street performer who died in May 2023 after being placed in a chokehold by Daniel Penny on a New York City subway train. The killing sparked protests and a highly charged criminal trial, in which Penny was acquitted. The book revisits Neely's story and the wider debate over race, mental illness and public safety that surrounded his death.
Why now: The book's publication is renewing attention to a case that deeply divided public opinion in New York and across the United States.
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