Daniel Penny hired by Andreesen Horowitz after dismissal in Jordan Neely’s death

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Daniel Penny landed a cushy job at a power center Silicon Valley Venture Capital Firm less than two months after he was acquitted in the subway choke team -Death by Jordan Neely.

The marine veteran was hired by Andreesen Horowitz to work in Manhattan as a deal partner at the company’s American Dynamism Teamthat invest in government and defense technology, According to the company’s website.

Penny was hailed for his “against” in an internal memo sent to all employees on Tuesday afternoon.

Daniel Penny was hired by Andreesen Horowitz to work in Manhattan as an investor. Steven Hirsch
David Ulevitch, a partner with the company, praised Penny for his courage during the hectic subway event in 2023. Emmy Park for New Post

“I think, as I know, many of you make Daniel acted with courage in a tough situation,” David Ulevitch wrote, a partner in Andreessen Horowitz, in the internal statement obtained by free press.

“He was acquitted of all charges. In addition, it has always been our policy to evaluate the whole person and not judge them for the worst moment of their entire lives. “

Penny was acquitted on December 9 by a jury in Manhattan on charges of criminal negligent murder.

The marine veteran was acquitted on December 9 by criminal negligent murder.
The 26-year-old was caught on the camera that put Jordan Neely in a choke team after the homeless man made threats on an Uptown F-train. Reuters

The 26-year-old was caught on the camera that put Neely, 30, in a choke team for several minutes after the troubled homeless man threatened others and made threats on May 1, 2023 on an Uptown F-train in Manhattan.

“He wants to teach the company to invest and he will work to support our portfolio,” wrote Ulevitch, adding that Penny will help strengthen the company’s relationship with the Department of Defense and Public Safety Sector.

“We believe in Daniel and are happy to have him as part of our team.”

Penny, who has largely avoided the limelight since his high -profile trial, received great praise from Vice President JD Vance as the news of his employment spread on social media.

Penny participated in the annual Army-Navy football match with President Trump just five days after his acquittal. X @Trumpwarroom

The couple together with presidential-elected Donald Trump and other elected officials attended the annual Army-Navy football match in December-five days after he was not found guilty.

“Incredible news,” Vance Sent on x Tuesday night.

Andreessen Horowitz did not immediately respond to the post’s request for comment.