"What happened on May 1, 2023 was not a chokehold death," said defense attorney Steven Raiser. "They must prove that Danny actually applied it in the following manner: consistent and sufficient to the point of death. The truth is, he didn't." This underscores the defense's argument that the cause of death was not directly related to Penny's actions but rather Neely's preexisting conditions.
Defense attorney Steven Raiser reiterated the findings of Dr. Chundru, their forensic pathology expert, who disputed the medical examiner's conclusion Neely died of a chokehold. He stated that Neely died of a combination of factors: his use of street drug K2, his schizophrenia, and the struggle, which triggered a sickle cell crisis in his body.
Raiser emphasized, "He was not dying due to Danny squeezing him to death. He was dying because he was being deprived of oxygen internally due to his medical condition." This statement clarifies that the defense is focusing on the interaction of Neely's existing health issues rather than Penny's actions.
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