Kid Rock donates to Daniel Penny fundraiser, calls Alvin Bragg a POS.

Kid Rock Donates to Defense Fundraiser for Man Charged with Manslaughter

Kid Rock has shown his support for Daniel Penny, a man charged with manslaughter in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway last week, by donating $5,000 to Penny’s defense fundraiser. In his donation message, Kid Rock called Penny a “hero” and criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat, as a “POS.”

The fundraiser, hosted on Christian crowdfunding site GiveSendGo, has raised over $2.3 million from more than 49,000 donors as of Tuesday morning. Other notable donations include $10,000 from Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

Background on the Incident

Jordan Neely, a street artist known for Michael Jackson impersonations, was threatening passengers aboard a northbound F subway train when Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old Marine veteran, restrained him in a chokehold while waiting for help to arrive. Neely’s struggles with mental health and drug abuse had led to bouts of homelessness.

Penny’s lawyers have stated that their client was not acting in pursuit of harming Neely but instead to protect himself and others from an erratic man having a mental health episode. Penny turned himself in on second-degree manslaughter charges and was released on a $100,000 bond, with his passport confiscated. He is due back in court on July 17.

Support for Penny

The GiveSendGo campaign has become the second largest in the site’s history, with donations coming in at one point at $1,000 per minute. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has encouraged people to support the campaign, tweeting that “America’s got [Penny’s] back.”

Conclusion

The incident has sparked debate over the use of force in self-defense and the criminal justice system’s treatment of individuals with mental health issues. As the case continues to unfold, the public’s support for Daniel Penny remains strong.

• Kid Rock donated $5,000 to Daniel Penny’s defense fundraiser
• The fundraiser has raised over $2.3 million from more than 49,000 donors
• Jordan Neely was a street artist with mental health and drug abuse struggles
• Daniel Penny restrained Neely in a chokehold while waiting for help to arrive
• Penny’s lawyers claim he was acting in self-defense and to protect others
• The incident has sparked debate over the use of force and treatment of mental health issues