Rep. Crane Proposes Medal for Marine Vet Penny in NYC Subway Incident

Dec 6, 2024, 08:11 PM

Representative Eli Crane plans to introduce a resolution to award Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran currently on trial for the death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway on May 1, 2023, with the Congressional Gold Medal. Crane's resolution aims to recognize Penny's actions as heroic, arguing that he was defending himself and others, specifically protecting women and children, during the incident. Penny's case has garnered significant attention, with some viewing his actions as an example of standing against moral cowardice.