Daniel Penny Breaks Silence with Judge Jeanine After Acquittal [WATCH]

Daniel Penny, the former Marine at the center of a high-profile incident on a New York City subway, opened up in an interview with Judge Jeanine Pirro on Fox News about his discomfort with the attention surrounding the case.

Penny, who has been thrust into the national spotlight, made it clear that he never sought recognition and continues to prefer a life out of the public eye.

“I mean, I’m not a confrontational person. I don’t really extend myself. And, like, this type of thing is very uncomfortable. All this attention and Limelight is very uncomfortable, and I would prefer without it,” Penny stated during the interview.

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The case stems from an incident in which Penny restrained a man who was allegedly threatening passengers on a subway train.

The confrontation, which resulted in the man’s death, sparked widespread debate and led to legal proceedings against Penny.

Despite the public scrutiny and legal challenges, Penny remains steadfast in his belief that his actions were necessary to protect others.

“I didn’t want any type of attention or praise or and I still don’t,” Penny emphasized. “The guilt I would have felt if someone did get hurt, if, if he did do what he was threatening to do, would never be able to live with myself.”

Penny acknowledged the difficulties he faces, including court appearances and negative public sentiment, but expressed that these are challenges he is willing to endure if it means preventing harm to others.

“I’ll take a million court appearances and people calling me names and people hating me, just to keep one of those people from getting hurt or killed,” Penny said.

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The former Marine’s comments provide insight into his mindset as he navigates the legal and public fallout from the incident.

His focus remains on the well-being of others, even at the expense of his own comfort and reputation. For Penny, the alternative—remaining passive while lives could be at risk—is a burden he says he could not bear.

Penny’s case has become a flashpoint in debates over self-defense and public safety, with opinions sharply divided.

However, his remarks highlight the personal toll of such incidents and the difficult decisions individuals face in moments of crisis.

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