Overview

• Ramona Singer posted and then deleted an Instagram photo with Daniel Penny, calling him a 'hero' months after his acquittal in Jordan Neely's 2023 subway death.
• Penny, a former Marine, was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in December 2024 after claiming self-defense in the fatal chokehold of Neely, a homeless Black man with mental health challenges.
• Singer's post drew widespread criticism, with many accusing her of glorifying vigilantism and highlighting her past allegations of racial insensitivity.
• Conservative supporters praised Singer's post, while liberal critics condemned it, reflecting broader partisan divides over Penny's actions and acquittal.
• Singer's representative defended her, emphasizing Penny's acquittal and framing his actions as protective, but public backlash against her remains strong.