Keep clinging to that deadly threats raft, Jimbo. A little duct tape, and repeated incantation of "he's a hero!" and I'm sure you'll survive.
Among the issues RedDick ignores in clinging to that raft: imminence, proportionality and the objectively reasonable fear of injury or death. All of which could be problematic for Penny, depending on how the evidence plays out.
One amusing thing: RedDick started out criticizing AOC and others of jumping to conclusions for political reasons. Which is fair comment. And since then he has made, what 20 posts? ... jumping to conclusions for political reasons.
I have no decided opinion on whether Penny can successfully claim self-defense. But RedDick, as usual, displays zero understanding of the actual law, because a discussion of the actual law was not included in the right wing bilge he has pulled his argument from. Particularly in New York, where I believe the right to self defense also has a duty to retreat requirement. Which is problematic because, well, several people apparently did just that.