Golf legend Phil Mickelson on Friday praised 26-year-old former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny, who’s currently being tried in New York City for the death of Jordan Neely.
Penny restrained Neely on the NYC subway last year, after Neely, a troubled man with a lengthy criminal record and a history of mental health issues, allegedly threatened passengers.
Responding to a post that called Penny a “hero,” Mickelson wrote on X, “Agree. Thank you Daniel for serving your country and for protecting the many passengers whose lives were threatened by this violent and deranged individual.”
Agree. Thank you Daniel for serving your country and for protecting the many passengers whose lives were threatened by this violent and deranged individual. https://t.co/tUI5pe7pFV
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) December 6, 2024
“Daniel Penny is a model citizen who should be praised by the city of New…
