The defense in the Daniel Penny trial pressed ahead on Tuesday, calling to the witness stand two Marines who served with Penny, as well as a close friend from Long Island, and his mother, all of whom described Penny as a dutiful and responsible person who followed rules and went out of his way to help others.
Their testimony contrasted sharply with the prosecution’s portrayal of the defendant as an aggressor who was unwilling or unable to recognize the humanity of the victim, Jordan Neely.
Penny is on trial on charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide related to the death of Neely, who boarded an uptown F train at Manhattan’s Second Avenue station on May 1, 2023, and, according to witnesses, began shouting threats and lunging at other passengers before Penny stepped in to restrain him using a chokehold.
Nolan Drylie, a former platoon sergeant who had oversight of Penny in the First Battalion of the Second Marine Division, took the stand. He testified that Penny fit right into a military culture where those who followed orders and worked collaboratively with people from widely disparate backgrounds flourished, and those who could not do so were not needed.
The character witness testimony took place only after vigorous arguments from both the prosecution and the defense. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
