Manhattan DA’s Office Drops Major Charge Against Subway Hero Daniel Penny, But Don’t Celebrate Just Yet

Let me tell you something that’s been driving me absolutely crazy. While violent criminals are running wild in the streets of New York City thanks to soft-on-crime liberal policies, a real American hero has been dragged through the mud for months.

And just when we thought common sense might finally prevail, the Manhattan DA’s office pulls another fast one that has my blood boiling.

You remember Daniel Penny, right? The former Marine who stepped up to protect subway passengers when nobody else would. While our “leaders” in New York were probably busy figuring out new ways to persecute Donald Trump, Penny was doing what Americans have always done – protecting the innocent from harm.

The Latest Twist in the Liberal Prosecution’s Game

In what initially sounds like good news, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office has decided to drop the second-degree manslaughter charge against Penny. But hold your applause, folks. This isn’t the victory for justice we’ve been praying for – it’s just another calculated move in their political chess game.

The jury had been deadlocked on whether Penny “recklessly” caused Jordan Neely’s death on that New York City subway train last May. Instead of accepting that maybe, just maybe, they were wrong about the whole thing, prosecutors decided to drop the bigger charge and focus on the lesser one. It’s like watching a hunter switch to a smaller caliber weapon – they’re still out for blood.

The Truth Behind the Prosecution’s Strategy

Let me be crystal clear about what’s happening here. The DA’s office, probably taking plays straight from the same playbook they used against Trump, realized they couldn’t get the big win they wanted. So rather than admit defeat, they’re doubling down on the lesser charge, hoping they can still claim some kind of victory.

Judge Maxwell Wiley, who’s been about as fair and balanced as CNN during a Trump rally, agreed with Assistant District Attorney Dafna Yoran’s request to dismiss the manslaughter charge. Penny’s attorneys rightfully argued that this move was essentially coercing the jury, but surprise, surprise – their concerns fell on deaf ears.

What This Really Means for Law-Abiding Americans

You know what keeps me up at night? Not just thinking about my kids’ future, but wondering what message this sends to every American who might need to step up and do the right thing someday. While career criminals get released faster than you can say “bail reform,” good Samaritans like Penny face prosecution for protecting others.

The fact that they’re still pursuing any charges at all shows just how backward things have become in liberal-run cities. It’s almost like they’re sending a message: “Don’t you dare try to help anyone, or we’ll come after you next.”

Key Takeaways:

• Manhattan DA drops major manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny.
• The prosecution continues to pursue lesser charges in an apparent political move.
• Jury deadlock shows weakness in state’s case against subway hero.
• Liberal prosecutors refuse to admit defeat and switch tactics instead.
• Good Samaritans continue to face persecution while criminals walk free.

Source: Daily Wire