Carlos Sliwa, founder of the iconic Guardian Angels, is raising alarms about the rise in subway violence across New York City, attributing the troubling trend to what he dubs the “Daniel Penny effect.” According to Sliwa, this phenomenon stems from a growing reluctance among bystanders to intervene during violent incidents, following the high-profile legal ordeal of Marine veteran Daniel Penny.
The Guardian Angels, a volunteer-based public safety group, was founded in 1979 during New York City’s infamous crime wave. Recognizable by their red jackets and berets, the group initially patrolled subways and high-crime neighborhoods to deter violence and protect citizens. Now, more than four decades later, the group is stepping back into the fray as subway crime spikes once again.
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Sliwa and his team are responding to a recent string of subway attacks, including the horrifying murder of a woman who was burned alive while sleeping on a train. The assailant, described as a homeless illegal immigrant, has brought fresh urgency to the Guardian Angels’ mission.
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