Who is Daniel Penny’s lawyer? Thomas Kenniff reads out Jordan Neely’s manslaughter suspect’s statement
John Parsons
Published Feb 03, 2026
Daniel Penny gave up to the New York City police on Friday
He is having to deal with face criminal penalties regarding the strangle hold passing of Jordan Neely on a New York metro train
His attorney is Thomas Kenniff, the establishing accomplice of Raiser and Kenniff law office
Daniel Penny gave up to the New York City police on Friday to have to deal with criminal penalties regarding the strangle hold demise of a vagrant, Jordan Neely on a New York metro train.
In a video from May 1 that became a web sensation, Penny, a U.S. Marine veteran, was seen placing Neely in a strangle hold after the last’s explosions on the F train. The Manhattan Lead prosecutor’s Office affirmed that Penny would be captured on a charge of second-degree homicide.
Penny strolled into the New York City Police Office’s fifth Region in Chinatown soon after 8 a.m. ET. While Penny decided not to address the media outside, his legal counselor, Thomas Kenniff, gave a short assertion.
“Handed himself over here deliberately and with the kind of poise and trustworthiness that is normal for his respect of administration to this appreciative country,” Kenniff said. “The case will presently go to court we anticipate an arraignment this evening. The interaction will unfurl from that point.”
Lawyers for Penny said in a proclamation Thursday night that they are certain that “when the real factors and conditions encompassing this sad occurrence are brought to bear, Mr. Penny will be completely vindicated of any bad behavior.”
BREAKING: As I predicted, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is formally charging Marine veteran Daniel Penny with manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely.
Let this be a warning, if a black attempted kidnapper and elderly abuser threatens your life, YOU SIT THERE AND TAKE IT.
How dare…
— Amiri King (@AmiriKing) May 11, 2023
“At the point when Mr. Penny, a designed Marine veteran, stepped in to safeguard himself and his kindred New Yorkers, his prosperity was not guaranteed. He put his own life in danger and wellbeing, to bring about some benefit for his kindred travelers,” said the explanation from the law office of Raiser and Kenniff. “The lamentable outcome was the accidental and unexpected passing of Mr. Neely.”
Who is Thomas Kenniff? Thomas Kenniff is the establishing accomplice of Raiser and Kenniff law office. As per the site of the law office, Kenniff “has practical experience in addressing people blamed for criminal offenses in government, state and military courts.”
It further added that Kenniff’s “lawful experience is noteworthy in the two its broadness and variety. Before establishing Raiser and Kenniff, PC, Tom filled in as an Associate Lead prosecutor in one of the metropolitan region’s most renowned lead prosecutor’s workplaces. While filling in as a Collaborator D.A., Tom effectively arraigned many crook cases and procured a standing as a skilled preliminary lawyer.”
Ex-Head prosecutor and TV character Jeanine Pirro said, “All of us are enthusiasts of Tom.”