Morning Wire NY Subway Marine Charged with Manslaughter | Afternoon Update | 5.12.23
May 12, 2023
A Marine veteran faces manslaughter charges, stirring intense debate. Legislative changes in Washington State regarding parental notification for transgender medical treatments dominate the news. U.S. aid to Ukraine continues to be a hot topic amid evolving international relations. Updates on various criminal cases keep listeners informed. Additionally, a significant safety recall of Peloton bicycles raises concerns for fitness enthusiasts.
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Subway Altercation Leads to Manslaughter Charge
- Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran, restrained Jordan Neely on a New York subway after Neely threatened passengers.
- Penny has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and faces up to 15 years in prison.
Washington State Transgender Law
- Washington state passed a law allowing shelters to house minors seeking transgender treatment without parental consent.
- Shelters will contact the Department of Children, Youth and Families instead of parents.
Van der Sloot Extradition
- Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway, will be extradited to the U.S. from Peru.
- He faces charges related to extorting the Holloway family, not for Holloway's disappearance itself.