The defense in the trial of Daniel Penny argues that Jordan Neely's death resulted from multiple factors including his sickle cell trait, schizophrenia, and synthetic marijuana use, rather than just the chokehold applied by Penny.
Medical examiner Dr. Cynthia Harris concluded that Neely died from neck compression, maintaining this stance despite defense arguments suggesting other contributing factors. The debate centers on the weight of various causes in Neely's death.
Experts disagree sharply in this case, with the defense emphasizing that Neely had underlying health conditions and that the chokehold's impact was misunderstood, raising questions about causation.
The trial highlights broader issues of racial and health disparities, as Neely's sickle cell trait, which disproportionately affects Black individuals, subtly underscores systemic problems in health care that are intertwined with the case.
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