An online fundraiser for Daniel Penny raised $2 million, just days after the 24-year-old ex-Marine was charged with second-degree manslaughter in the murder of a 30-year-old. Jordan Neely,
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Penny’s Attorney Says Fundraiser Shows “Struck A Chord” Incident With New Yorkers, Nationwide
Penny’s attorney, Steven M. Raiser, wrote in an email to the New York Post that the massive support just shows that the case has “hit the psyche” of New Yorkers “and has been mentioned. nationwide.”
Raiser wrote: “Support for Danny is always measured by the amount raised, but what is even more remarkable is that tens of thousands of people from all over the world have taken the time to donate.
Raiser continued: “This level of support demonstrates that the circumstances that forced him to sit in the subway car earlier this month, and his subsequent arrest, struck a chord with New Yorkers. and has reverberated across the country.”
“The message sent out of this immense support is that any attempt to undermine the right and obligation to defend each other against an impending threat will be challenged.”
Penny’s attorneys said he had no intention of killing Neely, a 30-year-old former street performer, when he strangled him on a Manhattan subway train earlier this month.
They went on to say that he was just trying to defend himself.
Fundraising advocates seem to agree with the lawyer’s stance. One supporter even shared their stance by leaving a comment on their donation, as reported by the New York Post.
“This guy is a hero in my eyes. He should get a medal for what he didn’t go to jail… We need to get our City back. God bless this guy for trying to help.”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis tweets in support of Daniel Penny’s fundraiser, which has raised nearly $2 million
Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis supported Penny’s fundraising campaign on Twitter, calling Penny a “Good Samaritan.”
“We must defeat Soros-funded DAs, stop the Left’s pro-crime agenda and reclaim the streets for law-abiding citizens,” Desantis tweeted on Friday. “We stand with Good Samaritans like Daniel Penny. Show this Marine… America has his back.”
We must defeat Soros-funded DAs, stop the Left’s pro-crime agenda, and reclaim the streets for law-abiding citizens. We stand with Good Samaritans like Daniel Penny. Show this Marine… America has his back.
https://t.co/uQXZuT19Mo– Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantisFL) May 13, 2023
Reports say the fundraiser, organized by law firm Raiser & Kenniff, PC, is raising funds to pay Daniel’s legal fees. It said the funds would cover expenses “arising from any criminal charges filed,” as well as any future civil lawsuits and expenses related to the defense. for him.
According to the fundraiser, any additional proceeds will be donated to a mental health advocacy program in New York City.
Penny was released on bail after surrendering to police on second-degree manslaughter charges
Neely struggled with mental health issues and is said to have threatened Penny and his companions at the time of his death. The former Marine was questioned after the incident but was released soon after.
Additionally, Penny was eventually charged with second-degree manslaughter on Friday.
The entire incident was captured on video.
He was released on bail of $100,000, as reported by Shade room last week.
Last week, the coroner ruled Neely’s death a homicide by strangulation.
Meanwhile, Raiser said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg must secure a grand jury indictment before the case can proceed.
Daniel Penny’s next court date is scheduled for July.
