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Netizens unravel why no NYC bystander tried to save burning woman as AOC's response draws flak: ‘The prosecution of…’

Netizens noted that no one assisted the burning woman because nobody intended to be prosecuted like Daniel Penny.

Published on: Dec 24, 2024, 17:10:05 IST
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Amidst the ongoing outrage over the NYC subway tragedy, Internet celebrity Nick Sortor revealed how Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez's staff reacted when he approached them to seek her reaction on the death of a woman who was burned alive by an illegal immigrant. Suspect Sebastian Zapeta reportedly entered the United States in 2018 as a Guatemalan immigrant.

Calling AOC the “worst” Congress member, Nick Sortor said that “her lack of action is costing the lives of innocent New Yorkers.” (C-Span)
Calling AOC the “worst” Congress member, Nick Sortor said that “her lack of action is costing the lives of innocent New Yorkers.” (C-Span)

He claimed AOC's team forcefully halted him from questioning her about the horrific incident. The footage went viral after AOC was seen directing Nick Sorter not to touch her. On the other hand, Sortor too requested AOC team to avoid coming closer to him while he was filming the footage.

“Your district is really suffering under the pressure of the border crisis. Are you talking to the Biden administration about fixing the border crisis?” Nick Sortor asked AOC as she greeted his camera. However, she did not respond to his question.

According to Nick Sortor, AOC initially accused Daniel Penny of making subways hazardous before evading his inquiry on the most recent occurrence.

AOC blames Daniel Penny

Sharing the clip of his encounter with AOC, Sortor wrote on X, “I confronted AOC at the Capitol over her refusal to condemn the Biden Migrant Crisis, which led to a migrant setting an innocent woman on fire today.”

Penny, a 24-year-old Marine veteran, is facing charges of criminally reckless murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection with homeless man Jordan Neely's death. Hechoked Neelyfor several minutes after he boarded a subway vehicle acting strangely in May 2023, as per officials. Witnesses reported that Neely was ranting and acting in a weird way when Penny placed him in a chokehold after he got into a subway car on an uptown F train at the Second Avenue stop.

Calling AOC the “worst” Congress member, he said that “her lack of action is costing the lives of innocent New Yorkers.”

Also Read: Video of alleged NYPD cop ‘ignoring’ burning woman on NYC subway ignites massive outrage: ‘This is insanity’

Social media miss Daniel Penny as women set on fire

Social media users noted that no one assisted the woman because nobody intended to be prosecuted like Penny.

“Too bad a Daniel Penny wasn't there to stop it,” Laura Loomer wrote on X.

“Daniel Penny would've saved this woman's life from this man who allegedly ended it,” one X user user said.

“The city made it clear, if you try to help people in danger on the subways you will prosecuted and treated as a criminal. Welcome to the dystopian nightmare of modern New York,” another added, in reference to Penny.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti

Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.

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