“Justice has prevailed,” Republican lawmakers said, hailing the acquittal of “hero” Marine Corps veteran Daniel Penny as a victory, while criticizing Democratic Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg for pursuing a “corrupt” prosecution. denounced.
Via New York City Jury Found National Republican leaders expressed support for the acquittal of Marine Corps veteran Daniel Penny, 26, of manslaughter Monday in the death of Jordan Neely during a subway altercation last year. While praising the decision, he denounced the charges as politically motivated.
Vice President-elect J.D. Vance He called the prosecution a “scandal” and expressed relief at the outcome and gratitude for justice being served.
“I didn't say much about this for fear of having a (negative) impact on the trip,” he wrote. “However, we are grateful that justice was served in this case.”
“It was a scandal that led to Penny being indicted in the first place,” he added.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Los Angeles) praised the decision, saying, “Freedom for Daniel Penny!” And they labeled him a “hero who saved lives.''
“Great news for Daniel and America,” he declared, adding that the trial “should never have happened in the first place.”
senator lindsey graham (R-S.C.) criticized Manhattan Prosecutor Alvin Bragg for what he called a politically motivated prosecution, saying he “brings justice to the unintended and tragic consequences of one man's attempt to help another.” He praised the jury.
“Mr. Alvin Bragg and the judge in question have been out of control since day one and are bent on perverting the law to capture Mr. Penny for political purposes,” he wrote.
“There was a lot at stake in this trial,” he said to the jurors who saw through this travesty, adding: “You have done a great service to your country.”
Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL) called on New York to reimburse Penny's legal costs, noting that Penny “spent countless resources defending herself against weaponized leftist prosecutions.” .
“This incident should never have happened. Instead of thanking a hero who acted to protect others, Alvin Bragg targeted him with politically motivated charges,” he wrote. .
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) called the incident a “civil rights violation” and called for federal scrutiny of its handling of the case.
“The Department of Justice under President Trump should investigate the civil rights violations against Daniel Penny,” he wrote. “I want the Department of Justice to hold New York accountable, but they can't do that to American heroes.”
florida Governor Ron DeSantis praised the jury's decision and questioned Bragg's suitability as a prosecutor.
“Daniel Penny's acquittal is clearly a fair and just verdict. I have to admit that I was skeptical that a New York City jury would reach a unanimous verdict of not guilty, and that the jury did the right thing. “Deserves to be praised as such,” he wrote.
“By the way, is there a worse prosecutor in America than Alvin Bragg?” he asked.
Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) hailed the ruling as a “massive change in tone” and a victory for the nation.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) called Penny a “hero” and declared that “justice has been served.”
Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) accused Manhattan's court system of bias and praised the jury for releasing Penny despite his “efforts to obtain a conviction.”
“Justice will prevail,” he added.
new york Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R-N.Y.) called Penny's actions heroic and blamed the incident on “far-left lunatics.”
“Daniel Penny protected innocent Americans from the violent consequences of far-left lunatics in New York. He is a hero,” he wrote. “Despite Alvin Bragg's best wishes, justice has prevailed in New York City.”
“This is amazing news,” he wrote. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO). “This indictment was shameful. His acquittal is justice.”
New York Republican Party Congressman Mike Lawler Mr Bragg accused Mr Penny of prosecuting him for “purely political reasons” and called for his immediate removal.
“The jury in the Daniel Penny case corrected a terrible mistake today,” he wrote. “Daniel Penny was a war hero who tried to protect strangers.”
“Alvin Bragg has indicted him for purely political activity,” he added, adding that the prosecutor “is a disgrace and should be removed from office immediately.”
Congressman Pat Fallon (R-Texas) praised the jury for seeing through what he deemed a “corrupt” prosecution.
“Daniel Penny's acquittal is undoubtedly the right decision. This man is a hero who stood up to protect his fellow man,” he wrote. “Yet we can never forget the efforts of corrupt Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg to once again tip the scales of justice.”
praise the jury; donald trump jr. He expressed relief that there were still “sane people” in New York.
“Daniel Penny is an innocent man. He should never have gone through this in the first place, but it's good to know there are still sane people in New York City.”
“I am grateful that Daniel Penny was acquitted by a jury of his peers. This was the right decision,” he wrote. Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK).
“There is no room for confusion after Daniel Penny's acquittal,” he wrote. Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN). “Please keep the great men and women of law enforcement across the country in your prayers.”
Other Republicans also celebrated the ruling with emphatic statements.
“Justice will be served! Daniel Penny is a free man!” wrote Congressman Ronnie Jackson (R-TX).
“Not guilty! Daniel Penny is free! Thank God justice prevailed!!!” wrote Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA).
“Daniel Penny is a free man. Praise be to God that justice has prevailed!” wrote Congressman Andrew Clyde (R-GA).
“Daniel Penny was acquitted. The New York jury got one right,” he wrote. Congressman Wesley Hunt (R-TX).
On Monday, a New York City jury acquitted Penny of criminally negligent homicide in the 2023 strangulation death of Jordan Neely, ending a highly publicized trial.
Penny's defense argued that she acted to protect herself and others from a volatile situation on the subway and disputed claims that her actions caused Neely's death.
CBS News report Penny has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, after jurors heard testimony from more than 40 witnesses and claims that he acted to protect subway passengers from Neely's abusive language. , ultimately acquitted Penny after more than 20 hours of deliberation. .
Joshua Klein is a reporter for Breitbart News. Email jklein@breitbart.com. Follow him on Twitter @Joshua Klein.
