NYC Grand Jury Indicts Daniel Penny Over Jordan Neely's Death

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Given how Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg decided to maintain law and order in his jurisdiction, it’s unsurprising that this incident got this far in the legal process when it shouldn’t have. Daniel Penny is the former Marine who placed Jordan Neely in a chokehold. Neely has been described as some gentle giant, a Michael Jackson impersonator Penny murdered. The fact is that Neely was mentally ill and was threatening and violent toward other passengers on a New York City subway on May 1.

Penny placed him in a chokehold, which led to his death. Penny and others’ lives were threatened, as Penny explained in an interview released by his lawyers, as the grand jury decision drew closer. Race and white nationalism have been tossed around about this case by liberal academics. There is no evidence that Penny is a racist. While saddened about Neely's death, Penny denied any ties to white supremacy and is adamant that what he did was justifiable homicide by self-defense. 

Now, Mr. Penny has been formally charged...Read more, see tweets and videos here.

Biden Went Off Script and the Results Were Literally Off the Rails

Matt Vespa / Townhall Tipsheet 

Joe Biden didn’t fall as he did during the US Air Force Academy graduation ceremony, but he did trip over his tongue again. On Wednesday night, Biden accepted an early endorsement for re-election from the League of Conservation Voters and other environmental groups, trotting over there to acknowledge and address the group at their fundraising dinner (via Politico):

Four of the nation’s biggest environmental advocacy groups officially endorsed President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign Wednesday night, an early declaration of support that also served as a show of appreciation for having passed the most significant climate legislation in history last year. 

Biden trekked across town from the White House to receive the endorsement in person, speaking at the League of Conservation Voters’ annual fundraising dinner in a concert venue along Washington’s southeastern waterfront. 

“Many of you have been with me throughout my career and I can’t tell you how much it means to have your support again,”....Read more and see tweets and videos here.