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Jordan Williams, 20, was charged with manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon after stabbing ex-con Devictor hanging by a thread — and may not
Ouedraogo to death on a J train on June 13. This week, a Brooklyn grand jury declined to charge him in the case. happen
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“Under New York law, a person is justified in using deadly physical force when they reasonably believe it

is necessary to use such force to defend themselves or others from imminent use of deadly or unlawful
physical force.”
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The news comes on the same day Marine veteran Daniel Penny was arraigned on a manslaughter
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Devictor Ouedraogo,
was stabbed to death on a Brooklyn J train on June 13 by straphanger Jordan Williams. This
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week a Brooklyn grand jury decided to dismiss manslaughter charges against William, who claimed self-defense.
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Ouedraogo – who served time in state prison in 2009 for an attempted robbery in Queens — allegedly
approached Williams’ girlfriend and snapped at her, “Want to f–k?” See All
Williams allegedly shoved Ouedraogo when he refused to back off, and the ex-con attacked the pair,
getting into a scuffle that ended when Williams pulled a knife and mortally wounded him. Video
Williams was arrested and charged shortly after and released without bail.

As he left court last week he called the whole thing “scary.”

“It’s nothing ever foresaw I for myself,” he told The Post. “It’s nothing I ever want to experience again
when this is all over.”

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Jordan Williams, left, with defense lawyer Jason Goldman in court last week, claimed self-defense in the June 13
stabbing death of ex-con Devictor Ouedraogo on a J train. A grand jury agreed and dismissed charges this week.
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Following his arrest, his family started a legal defense fund on the Christian site GiveSendGo, which has
so far raised more than $122,000 for Williams.

“This was a tragicwe can only hope does not become

encounter that the norm,” Williams’ attorney, Jason
Goldman, said Wednesday. “We are relieved and grateful.”
Oeudraogo’s family has not been available for comment on the case despite numerous attempts.
The case has been compared to the high-profile arrest of the 24-year-old Penny, who pleaded not guilty
Wednesday as he was arraigned on manslaughter charges in the caught-on-video May 1 Manhattan
subway choking death of troubled vagrant Jordan Neely.
Penny has claimed that he stepped in and grabbed Neely because he felt he posed a danger.

But Williams’ father, an exclusive interview this month that while there were
James, told The Post in
similarities between the two cases, there are also “intricate differences.”

Jordan Williams’ dad, James, left, said his son went into “survival mode” after he was attacked on the J train on June 13
by ex-con Devictor Ouedraogo and stabbed him to death. This week, a Brooklyn grand jury voted not to charge Williams.

Jordan Williams, center, flanked by his parents, April and James, outside Brooklyn court last week. A grand jury voted
this week not to indict him on manslaughter charges in the June 13 stabbing death of ex-con Devictor Ouedraogo.
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He said his son, unlike Penny, was physically attacked and had no choice but to defend himself.
“What would you do if someone was beating you in the face?” he said. “You jump into survival mode.
That’s what he did. He jumped into survival mode.”

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Brian B
48 minutes ago
No charges? The same day Daniel Penny has to enter a plea? Yeah, that's fair. We all know why.
Remember Daniel Penny stepped up to protect people. Jordan Williams started a fight with
guy after he verbally harassed his girlfriend.

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Girth Brooks
45 minutes ago
I agree both should be dismissed but penny wasn't being attacked so he'll have to prove to
court he had no other choice but to act. Don't make this about race when it's not. In one
person defended against an attacker. In the other a person attacked against a person
lawyers will have to prov...
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The Machine
46 minutes ago
Yup. And Penny was unarmed.
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John Pike
46 minutes ago
That’s great that they drop the charges on this kid. But why not the same treatment for the
arine, who stepped up and protected a train full of passengers from a deranged threatening
Why the double standard??
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The Machine
46 minutes ago
Because he is not black
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MistressRissa
42 minutes ago
This is how it should have ended, and it's how Daniel Penny should have been treated, as well.
safety over the individual. Always.
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Alison
42 minutes ago
Penny charged and William's case dismissed. I already knew how this was going to play out.
is
ace and politics play a role in the criminal "justice" system in NYC. If you're white like Penny
a Republican like Trump, you are automatically guilty.
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Sherry F
30 minutes ago
Excellent. So when can we expect the charges against Penny to also be dropped?
Reply 7 Share

dude huh
45 minutes ago
he gets charges dropped even though he illegally brought a knife onto the subway system white
gets murder charge and paraded in front of cameras ha
two tier justice system no way man
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Here for the comments

26 seconds ago
It’s not illegal to carry a knife
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Shonuff
38 minutes ago
I see. If you're black you can defend yourself or other passengers with a knife but if you are
hite and subdue a person that ends up dead you are charged with murder. Mind you the
has to be black for this to apply.
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Phil Carney
34 minutes ago
We never saw a toxicology report on vagrant Jordan Neely. That could be part of the
Drugs make one crazy - and dangerous.

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Vagabond Urchin
26 minutes ago
I don't think the racial irony between this case and the Penny case is lost on any of us.
ncidentally, this guy was acting in self-defense whereas Penny was acting to defend everyone
that subway car.
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American justice
40 minutes ago
Wonder why the double standard? Me also. I can only guess. Daniel Penny is a hero. Alvin
double standard. Pretty much smells racist to me.
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All Knowing Master of Time Space and Dimension

40 minutes ago
Ah! “Equity!”
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Robert Plant
46 minutes ago
More black privilege. Why is Daniel Penny facing charges?
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Olive Oil
21 minutes ago
"Under New York justified in using deadly physical force when they reasonably
law, a person is
elieve it is necessary to use such force to defend themselves or others from imminent use of
or unlawful physical force.”

So why then is Daniel Penny being charged? Oh, I forgot... he's white.
Reply 9 Share

Daybee829 Pen
33 minutes ago
Penny deserves the same result!!
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JohnnyRocks
38 minutes ago
glad he got off was clearly self defense... and so was the white Marine. DA Braggs is a RASIST
this clearly proves it. Absolute injustice and clearly biased racism.
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BigMF
50 minutes ago
He should be celebrated.
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Fed Up
40 minutes ago
Different rules for self-defense if you’re white. Message received loud and clear.
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Death2PC undefined
17 minutes ago
This IS most "curious".... ARMED
Williams is effectively free, on his own recognizance,
nshackled........, no cuffs. Yet......., Daniel Perry IS, "out" on $100K bond, UNARMED
in court yesterday IN shackles......... Anyone care to explain THAT...???
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Throatwobbler Mangrove
36 minutes ago
I agree with the finding, but it was wholly predicated upon skin color. If Williams was white
would have gone an entirely different way.
All you Democrats out there need to start voting for law and order, and justice. Start voting
like your lives depend on it; because they just might....
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Truth
34 minutes ago
This is crazy. Even though I’m happy he won’t be charged I’m equally frustrated that Penny is
charged. WTH
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Winston Smith
49 minutes ago
Justice was served
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Hammer
32 minutes ago
Good for him so that's one down now just a Penny to go.

Good luck Mr. Penny I'm praying for ya.

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JimVB
48 minutes ago
Now he needs to sue for false arrest.
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RB
22 minutes ago
What happened person being threatened, to ask the assailant “ are you okay? do you need
to a
elp ? Can I help you? ( that is the Neely’s attorney’s words) And not defend yourself or the
around you. !
If Williams ( who had a weapon) gets off( and he should) so should Penny! I will tell ... ,

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Whitelisted
35 minutes ago
I knew before I saw Jordan Williams' face that he was black. If he were White, he'd have been
Simple as that.
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AJC818
29 minutes ago
and yet Daniel penny is still in custody and facing trial??? NYC is a cesspool - unless you check
right "box"
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Slippery Pete
31 minutes ago
This man should have never been arrested because they had no evidence he did anything
They just locked them up because they felt like it.
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Colt Stiell
36 minutes ago
So, Daniel Penny, be white, gets charged while a black man receives a get out
who happens to
f jail free card? That’s bogus! And blacks are crying for reparations because they aren’t treated
Ha!
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Steven X
24 minutes ago
with 89 comments on this thread let me be the 90th to think, "yeah, but if he was white..."
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Shonuff
33 minutes ago
don't you see what is going on, people? the civil rights crowd is playing the same game they
omplained about that happened
the past because they think they are in power right now
in
they are mayors, DAs, police chief, etc. Oh well....I guess we will just sit back and let
think they a...
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TECHPRO
26 minutes ago
Melanin levels have nothing to do with the decision
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Just "M"
29 minutes ago
Hmmm... What's the difference here... One was armed... And has no charges... The other was
And was charged...
Maybe because they have different tailors ???...

Can't be that the DA is a racist...

So... Shoes ???...

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tippytoes
46 minutes ago
One down, one to go!!
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Palb
41 minutes ago
I'm really glad this guy isn't being charged but the problem is that because he's black everyone's
oing to say that's why he got off. Granted he was actually physically hit by the guy he killed
Penny was preempting a bad situation and didn't mean to kill him only to subdue him.
cases...
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Slam
28 minutes ago
I have a feeling this comment section is getting shut down soon...
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like it is
11 minutes ago
I guess penny because hes white will pay the price for defending himself and others!!!!
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DR
44 minutes ago
Too bad that Daniel Penny wasn't Black. Maybe he should pretend to be gay during the

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FreddyJ
17 minutes ago
time to riot
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None of your business

15 minutes ago
blacks get away with murder in NYC. whites get charged. I will never step into that state ever

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Chris Greco
17 minutes ago
But if you’re white you get indicted for self-defense. Nice “justice” system we have.
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XX XX
43 minutes ago
But of course.
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Johnn Blaze
8 minutes ago
Excellent outcome.
Let this young man get on with life.

Don't compare things.

This person had a threat that was taller,heavier, stronger and had him by 15yrs of being locked
for violent offenses.
Fair is fair, don't care color or creed.

I look forward to the haters in the comments. Entertain me

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Craig the Czech

24 minutes ago
Bragg is such an ignorant powder puff.
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Marco Nelson
16 minutes ago
Should have never have been arrested. It’s time for the black community to wake up and
the democrats are not your friends
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Rich Vino
41 minutes ago
Penny’s just the wrong color
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Gp
35 minutes ago
But the white guy does g
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Paidobserver
25 minutes ago
Now if Mr. Penny had been black, I don't think we'd be having this discussion
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Rattman
22 minutes ago
'Innocent' while being black, while the Former Marine charged. Adams and the racist Bragg is
go. Black youth is the cause of most of the violent crime in NY.
We need to start rewarding the heroes, and executing the ghetto animals.
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Louie De Palma
14 minutes ago
Black privilege
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Will C
42 minutes ago
Just another example of the Leftist Regime forcing their agenda down our throats.
Reply 1 Share

Dr. Gonzo
16 minutes ago
Different DA than Bragg
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Lou Lou Lou

23 minutes ago
Don't you just love the smell of DEI in the morning?
Reply 1 Share

Frederick Zitti
5 minutes ago
So now we know why Bragg didn't bring Penny before a grand jury. He's one color and his
was another.
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Billyboy
42 minutes ago
Black privilege. White people had better get out of NYC
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FreddyJ
18 minutes ago
it's a two teired justice system, time to get out of the city white folk
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Makalapa
36 minutes ago
They charge Penny?
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The Spanish24
5 minutes ago
Right cause he is black if was white they would have stringed him up like they are doing Daniel
.

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Carlton Bond
15 minutes ago
EQUITY liscence to kill.
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Wing Ling
40 minutes ago
Wheb yous be Black and da DA be Soros bakked
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THEREWILLBEPAIN
25 minutes ago
Bragg got something right? Yeah....no....that doesn't sound right.....
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Kristin Michelle
9 minutes ago
Another black individual getting off Scott free. I need more melanin so I can commit crimes.
Reply 1 Share

Mark J
45 minutes ago
Daniel Penny should be tried, convicted, and awarded the electric chair.
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