New York Times Slammed as a ‘Garbage Publication’ Over Daniel Penny Acquittal Headline
Is The Gray Lady actually a “Karen”?
That appears to be the consensus after the once-venerable New York Times was caught feeling a bit too entitled when it came to manipulating the narrative surrounding Marine veteran Daniel Penny.
Penny, whose trial has captured the nation’s attention, was defending his actions from a May 2023 encounter with mentally disturbed Michael Jackson impersonator, Jordan Neely, that ultimately ended with the latter dead following a physical confrontation.
Neely had reportedly threatened the lives of other passengers on the New York City subway when Penny intervened, putting Neely in a headlock. Neely died shortly after the incident.
Proponents of Penny have argued his actions were heroic, as he sought to selflessly neutralize a very public threat.
Critics of Penny, meanwhile, have tried to paint him as some unhinged vigilante with a racial …