Daniel Penny, a courageous Marine veteran, has recently found himself in legal trouble after bravely intervening to protect innocent individuals from a violent schizophrenic child kidnapper named Jordan Neely on a New York City subway. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s recent indictment of Penny has sparked a nationwide response, leading to an outpouring of support and over $2 million raised for his legal defense on GiveSendGo.
The GiveSendGo campaign for Daniel Penny highlights his identity as a dedicated college student and decorated Marine veteran, emphasizing that he now faces a criminal investigation for his actions on the subway, which tragically resulted in the assailant’s death. The funds raised through the campaign will be utilized to cover Penny’s legal fees for potential criminal charges and any future civil lawsuits. Additionally, the campaign intends to allocate any surplus funds towards supporting a mental health advocacy program in New York City. The management and distribution of all funds will be handled by the esteemed law offices of Raiser & Kenniff, P.C.
The overwhelming support for Daniel Penny has been remarkable, leading to a surge in traffic that temporarily crashed the GiveSendGo website on Saturday, a testament to the public’s appreciation for his selfless act of bravery.
Despite initial acknowledgment from the police that Penny acted lawfully and valiantly, his situation took a distressing turn when corrupt Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg yielded to the demands of certain individuals and groups. Penny was indicted and charged with manslaughter, a severe blow to his reputation and personal well-being. In a move that further aggravated the situation, Penny voluntarily turned himself in, only to be paraded in front of the media by Bragg, as if he were a common criminal.
Video of former Marine Daniel Penny being led away in handcuffs over the death of #JordanNeely. Neely has been arrested dozens of times & had violently attacked multiple people, including a young girl, on the streets of Manhattan. pic.twitter.com/NtmsiDrL81
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) May 13, 2023
Ironically, while Daniel Penny faces the full weight of the legal system, Jordan Neely, with his extensive criminal history comprising 42 arrests, managed to evade imprisonment due to his inclusion on a confidential “top 50” list of homeless individuals in New York City who were meant to receive assistance and treatment from social workers, rather than law enforcement. These revelations, as reported by The New York Times, have only added to the complexities and controversies surrounding the case.
Jordan Neely’s extensive criminal history is revealed by the New York Police.
According to police, Neely has been arrested a total of 42 times in the past decade. His most recent arrest occurred in November 2021 when he assaulted a 67-year-old woman as she exited a subway station in the East Village. The victim suffered a broken nose, a fractured orbital bone, swelling, and significant head pain after being knocked to the ground.
Neely initially pleaded guilty to felony assault and was sentenced to 15 months in an alternative-to-incarceration program. Completing this program would have allowed him to plead to a lesser charge of misdemeanor assault and receive a conditional discharge. However, on February 23, a warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court for a compliance hearing. The purpose of the hearing was to assess his progress in meeting the program’s requirements.
In a previous incident on June 27, 2019, Neely was arrested for punching a 64-year-old man during a fight at a subway station in Greenwich Village. Additionally, in August 2015, he was apprehended for attempting to kidnap a 7-year-old girl. Neely pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child and was sentenced to four months in jail.
