DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Former Marine Daniel Penny said Tuesday that he stands by his actions on a New York City subway, despite enduring years of harsh criticism.
During an interview with Judge Jeanine Pirro on “The Five,” Penny revealed his motivations and said he intervened to prevent potential harm as he prioritizes the safety of others over his personal comfort with the public and media attention. He added that he would endure a “million court appearances and the hatred and name-calling that comes with them” if it meant preventing even one person from coming to harm.
“This type of this is very uncomfortable. All this attention and limelight is very uncomfortable. I would prefer without it. I didn’t want any type of attention or praise … and I still don’t. The guilt I would have felt if someone did get hurt if he did do what he was threatening…
