Couldn’t ‘Live With Myself’: Daniel Penny Says He Has No Regrets After Stepping In To Help Others

Despite the traumatic ordeal Daniel Penny has endured at the hands of Democrat Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, the U.S. Marine veteran says he has no regrets about stepping in to help save others on the New York City subway.

Penny was acquitted on Monday of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a troubled man with mental health issues and a lengthy rap sheet who allegedly threatened people on the F Train.

“I’m not a confrontational person,” Penny told Fox News co-host Jeanine Pirro, a former district attorney. “This type of thing is very uncomfortable — all this attention and limelight is very uncomfortable, and I would prefer without it. I don’t want any type of attention or praise, and I still don’t.”

However, Penny said he knew he had to step in to help protect others on the subway after Neely’s alleged threats.

“The guilt I would have felt if someone did get hurt, if he [Neely] did do what he was threatening to do, I would never be able to live with myself,” the 26-year-old explained. “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 also told Pirro that there were politics involved in the case, alluding to DA Alvin Bragg. Notably, Bragg filed charges against Penny 10 days after the incident, seemingly in response to racial protests on the subway. Many viewed the indictment as a political move, and offered financial support and prayers for Penny.

The full interview with Penny will air Wednesday on Fox Nation.

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Penny is not in the clear yet. Last week, Neely’s father, Andre Zachery, filed a civil lawsuit at the New York Supreme Court accusing Penny of assault, battery, and causing his son’s death through “negligence, carelessness and recklessness.” The suit does not specify any specific amount of money.

Alternatively, Arizona Rep. Eli Crane (R) is planning to introduce a resolution to give Penny the Congressional Gold Medal for his actions on the subway protecting fellow riders.

Related: Attorney Speaks Out, Patrons Celebrate Daniel Penny At NYC Bar After Acquittal