Phil Mickelson praises Marine Daniel Penny for intervening on NYC subway
Phil Mickelson praises Marine Daniel Penny for intervening to restrain a violent homeless man on a New York City subway, resulting in the death of the homeless man. Penny faced second-degree murder charges, which were later dropped. The homeless man, Jordan Neely, had a history of criminal activity and was high on synthetic marijuana at the time of the incident.
Key Points
- Daniel Penny intervened to restrain a violent homeless man threatening passengers on a NYC subway
- Jordan Neely, the homeless man, died after being put in a chokehold by Penny
- Neely had a history of criminal activity and was high on synthetic marijuana
Pros
- Recognition for Daniel Penny's heroism
- Philanthropic actions of intervening to protect passengers
Cons
- Tragic outcome with the death of Jordan Neely
- Legal complications for Daniel Penny