Restoring America

Conservative values, National renewal

The Daniel Penny verdict and its aftermath reflect America’s shift to a post-2020 era

Published



Most Americans saw through the hypocrisy of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s manslaughter case against Marine veteran Daniel Penny from the get-go. If not for the protests of far-left radicals, it’s unlikely that charges would have been filed against Penny at all.

The facts of the case were straightforward: In May 2023, Jordan Neely, 30, a deranged homeless man high on K2 — a synthetic form of marijuana — boarded a subway car and began threatening passengers. He issued death threats, hurled trash, and menaced several individuals directly. 

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.