Daniel Penny’s legal defense fund raised 10x more than Jordan Neely’s.

Crowdfunding Campaign for Marine Veteran Facing Charges in Death of Homeless Man Raises Over $2 Million

Background

Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran, turned himself in to police on Friday after being charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man who was harassing subway passengers in New York City. Neely, who reportedly had a history of crime and mental illness, was restrained by Penny and others, with Penny putting him in a headlock that ultimately killed him. The incident has sparked controversy and protests, with left-wingers using it to push anti-police policies.

The Crowdfunding Campaign

A crowdfunding campaign for Penny’s legal fees and defense has raised over $2 million, more than 10 times the amount raised for Neely’s family through a separate fund. The campaign, set up by Penny’s lawyers on GiveSendGo, states that any excess funds will be donated to a mental health advocacy program.

The Controversy

The case has caused a racial firestorm in New York City, with protesters blocking subway tracks and left-wingers like congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and race hustler Al Sharpton pressuring for charges to be filed against Penny. Meanwhile, crime rates in the city are soaring, with 27 other people killed on the subway in the last three years and droves of police officers leaving the force. Mayor Eric Adams, a moderate Democrat, has called for institutionalizing the severely mentally ill, a policy opposed by progressives.

Conclusion

The case of Daniel Penny and Jordan Neely highlights the complex issues surrounding crime, mental illness, and policing in America. While the crowdfunding campaign for Penny’s legal defense has been successful, the controversy and protests surrounding the case show that there are no easy solutions to these problems.