Assaulted man forgives Jordan Neely, Marine vet.

A Victim Speaks Out About Jordan Neely’s Untimely Death

Assault Victim Shares His Experience

Filemon Castillo Baltazar, a man who was previously assaulted by Jordan Neely, is speaking out about his experience in the wake of Neely’s untimely death. Baltazar recalls being punched in the head by Neely while waiting for a train in Greenwich Village back in 2019. “He hit me above my right eye,” Baltazar said. He believes that Neely should have been in a rehab center and that Daniel Penny, the U.S. Marine veteran who restrained Neely, should not be punished for his actions.

Neely’s History of Arrests and Mental Health Struggles

As highlighted by The Daily Wire, Neely had a lengthy record of arrests, including felony assault, and was struggling with mental health. In 2021, he punched a 67-year-old woman in the face, which landed him in a program for 15 months. On the day of his death, Neely boarded the F train and began screaming at passengers, threatening to hurt anyone on the train and saying he was ready to die.

Penny’s Statement and Hope for Change

Daniel Penny, with the help of others, restrained Neely after he began aggressively threatening them. Penny’s attorneys released a statement expressing condolences to those close to Neely and highlighting the need for a new commitment by elected officials to address the mental health crisis on our streets and subways. It’s time to take action and make a change.

Key Takeaways:

• Jordan Neely had a history of arrests and mental health struggles.
• Neely was restrained by Daniel Penny and others after he began threatening passengers on a subway train.
• Neely’s death has been ruled a homicide.
• Filemon Castillo Baltazar, a victim of Neely’s assault, believes that Neely should have been in a rehab center and that Penny should not be punished for his actions.
• Penny’s attorneys released a statement expressing condolences and highlighting the need for change in addressing the mental health crisis on our streets and subways.

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