Witness Calls Marine Who Subdued Belligerent Homeless Man on NYC Subway a ‘Hero’ as Donations for His Legal Defense Fund Pass $2.6 Million

Support for Daniel Penny is surging nationwide after Manhattan’s district attorney, Alvin Bragg, indicted him for manslaughter under pressure from progressives such as Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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Daniel Penny after surrendering to the NYPD at the 5th Precinct on May 12, 2023. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

A woman who witnessed the May 1 confrontation between a homeless New Yorker, Jordan Neely, and subway passengers is coming forward to say she would testify on behalf of the man charged with Neely’s accidental death, Daniel Penny. The 66-year old is calling Mr. Penny a “hero” as he raises substantial sums for his legal defense.       

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