Daniel Penny speaks out after Jordan Neely’s death.

Daily Wire NewsMay 21, 2023

Former Marine Speaks Out About Subway Incident

Charged with Second Degree Manslaughter

Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old former U.S. Marine, recently spoke out for the first time since he put Jordan Neely in a chokehold on a New York City subway, resulting in Neely’s death. Penny has been charged with second degree manslaughter and could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted.

Incident Not About Race

Penny denies that the incident had anything to do with race. He placed Neely, a homeless man with a history of mental health issues and over 40 arrests, in a chokehold after Neely embarked on an aggressive rant and began screaming that he did not care if he went to jail. “I judge a person based on their character. I’m not a white supremacist,” Penny stated. “Everybody who’s ever met me can tell you, I love all people, I love all cultures.”

Authentic and Genuine Life

Penny said that he was on his way to go swimming at the gym and that he was taking the subway because he loves public transportation. When asked what he would say to Neely’s family, Penny said, “I’m deeply saddened by the loss of life. It’s tragic what happened to him. Hopefully, we can change the system that’s so desperately failed us.” Penny also stated that he lives an authentic and genuine life and would do it again if there was a threat and danger in the present.

Not Following Backlash

Penny has not followed much of the backlash and he didn’t even know who some of the major left-wing advocates were who were demonizing him because he gave up social media years ago. “I don’t follow anyone, and I don’t have social media because I really don’t like the attention and I just think there are better ways to spend your time,” he said. “I don’t like the limelight.”