GOP honors Marine Vet charged in homeless man’s death.

Marine Veteran Honored for Heroism in Subway Incident

A House resolution introduced by Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) aims to recognize and honor U.S. Marine veteran Daniel Penny for his heroism and courage in apprehending a threat to public safety on a New York subway train earlier this month. The incident involved Penny placing a homeless man, Jordan Neely, in a fatal chokehold, which resulted in Neely’s death and sparked protests across the city.

Correcting the Record

Despite being charged with manslaughter by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Penny’s attorneys have argued that he was acting in self-defense when he restrained Neely, who had a history of mental illness and was acting erratically on the train. The resolution introduced by Ogles seeks to correct the record and commend Penny for his actions, which were intended to protect himself and innocent commuters from harm.

Disgusting Abuse of Power

Ogles has decried the charges against Penny as a “disgusting abuse of power” by Bragg and an “egregious assault on our justice system.” Other Republicans, like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), have also spoken out in support of Penny.

Recognizing Heroism and Courage

The resolution specifically “recognizes and honors” Penny for his “heroism and courage in apprehending a threat to public safety.” It acknowledges that Penny learned the maneuver he used to restrain Neely during his time in the Marines and that no harm was intended by the action.

Joining the Full-Throttled Woke Mob

Ogles has criticized Bragg and the mainstream media for unjustly demonizing Penny and joining the “full-throttled woke mob” in their condemnation of him. He argues that Penny deserves recognition and honor for his actions, which were intended to protect innocent lives.

• Resolution introduced by Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) recognizes and honors U.S. Marine veteran Daniel Penny for his heroism and courage in apprehending a threat to public safety
• Penny restrained a homeless man, Jordan Neely, in a fatal chokehold on a New York subway train earlier this month
• Neely’s death sparked protests across the city and resulted in Penny being charged with manslaughter by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg
• Penny’s attorneys argue that he was acting in self-defense and that no harm was intended by the maneuver he used to restrain Neely
• Ogles has criticized the charges against Penny as a “disgusting abuse of power” and an “egregious assault on our justice system”
• Other Republicans, like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), have also spoken out in support of Penny

It’s important to recognize and honor those who act heroically to protect innocent lives, even in difficult and dangerous situations. The resolution introduced by Rep. Andy Ogles seeks to do just that for U.S. Marine veteran Daniel Penny, who acted to apprehend a threat to public safety on a New York subway train earlier this month. Despite facing charges of manslaughter, Penny’s actions were intended to protect innocent commuters and himself from harm. Let’s commend him for his heroism and courage.