There’s the newest update regarding Daniel Penny, the Marine who intervened in a situation involving Jordan Neely on the subway. According to recent statements, Penny has expressed that he has zero regrets about his actions. Stating that he couldn’t live with the guilt if someone had been hurt by Neely. Penny also mentioned that he would be willing to make multiple court appearances if it meant preventing harm to the innocent. He further noted that he is not seeking attention or praise for his actions and that the attention he is receiving is uncomfortable for him. Penny reiterated that his primary concern was preventing potential harm to others at that moment.
After praising Daniel Penny and calling him a “Hero”, Phil Mickelson has expressed his thoughts on the latest update, stating that both Penny and Jordan Neely’s victim, Jordan Williams, are role models.“This is a role model. Neither he nor Jordan Williams asked to be in their positions but both stepped up to protect themselves and the other passengers from deranged individuals threatening to harm and k**l them”, the golfer wrote. Mickelson noted that neither Penny nor Williams asked to be in their positions, but both stepped up to protect themselves and other passengers from deranged individuals threatening harm and violence. Mickelson expressed gratitude to both individuals, saying “Thank you both” in recognition of their bravery and selflessness.
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That’s not all, the golfer has been consistently expressing his thoughts on the matter.
Phil Mickelson applauded Daniel Penny’s acquittal saying it’s “Common Sense”
Just two days ago, Phil Mickelson expressed his support for Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran who was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the 2023 death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old subway rider. Mickelson took to social media, stating, “Finally a little common sense. There never should have been a trial. He should be commended for selfless actions to protect the other passengers and those who brought charges should be out of a job”.
The case has sparked intense debate about public safety, mental illness, and vigilantism. According to reports, Neely was acting erratically and making alarming remarks on the subway, prompting Penny to intervene. Penny’s lawyers argued that he acted in self-defense and to protect other passengers, while prosecutors claimed that he used excessive force, leading to Neely’s death. The acquittal has raised questions about the use of force in self-defense and the role of vigilantism in public safety. As the debate continues, Mickelson’s statement has become a focal point, with many weighing in on whether Penny’s actions were justified. What are your thoughts on the matter? Let us know in the comment section!
