Morning Wire Penny Jury Indictment & RNC Backs New Strategy | 6.16.23
Jun 16, 2023
Daniel Penny's indictment in a subway incident takes center stage, as his legal team's defense strategies spark debates on self-defense and community reactions. Meanwhile, the Republican National Committee's shift towards mail-in voting aims to boost voter turnout, presenting the 'Bank Your Vote' initiative. Concerns about election integrity arise with ballot harvesting discussions. The surprising ESG scores of big tobacco versus innovative companies raise eyebrows, questioning the transparency of corporate practices in today's investment climate.
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Daniel Penny Indictment
- Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran, was indicted for second-degree manslaughter after restraining Jordan Neely on a subway.
- Witnesses corroborated Penny's claims of Neely making threats, and Penny's lawyers plan a self-defense case.
RNC's New Voting Strategy
- The RNC is now embracing early and mail-in voting to compete with Democrats.
- They are addressing voter concerns about election integrity by increasing poll watchers and fighting "bad laws."
Tobacco's High ESG Scores
- Tobacco companies are receiving high ESG scores despite their negative environmental and social impact.
- This is due to their focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives, highlighting flaws in the ESG metrics.