New York, NY – In a fascinating twist of fate, Marine veteran Daniel Penny became the centerpiece in a show-stopping act today as he swapped the chokehold he used on a homeless man in the subway for handcuffs in the courtroom. Penny, known for flash and spectacle (as all veterans so often are), put a unique twist on the "’New York minute" by managing to practice martial arts, street justice, and courtroom drama all in quick succession. Penny, a flamboyant 24-year-old college student who dabbles in choir, Thespian club, and vigilante justice, caught the attention of bystanders on May 1 when he decided that the F train was the perfect place to stage his martial arts performance. Unfortunately, Jordan Neely, a local homeless man, didn't understand that he was about to play a key part in the dramatic show. In an unfortunate game of subway Improv, Neely took Penny's cue during the act and fell dead, making Penny's theatre a tad too realistic for some. In an effort to continue his performance art, Penny gallantly turned himself in to police Friday in Lower Manhattan so that his guilt or innocence could be decided in a courtroom—the perfect finale to his New York play. Wowing the audience with handcuffs instead of chokeholds, speculation is increasing as to what other surprises Penny may have in store. Will there be a finale autograph signing, or maybe even a merch stand? Trial attorney Mercedes Colwin, who saw the potential in this breathtaking act, stated that the grand jury will look into what Jordan Neely was doing at the time the Marine veteran put him in a chokehold. While some critics argue that the act is too dark, many hope the Broadway adaptation of "Daniel Penny: Subway Punchline” will provide answers. The conclusion of Penny's performance is yet to unfold, but one thing is clear: the "City that Never Sleeps" has never seen a performance quite like this before.