{"id":2186647,"date":"2024-02-26T11:00:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T16:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/venezuelan-immigrant-demands-followers-pay-legal-fees-of-times-square-shooting-suspect\/"},"modified":"2024-02-26T11:07:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T16:07:15","slug":"venezuelan-immigrant-demands-followers-pay-legal-fees-of-times-square-shooting-suspect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/venezuelan-immigrant-demands-followers-pay-legal-fees-of-times-square-shooting-suspect\/","title":{"rendered":"Venezuelan immigrant seeks financial support for Times Square shooting suspect&#8217;s legal expenses"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fvenezuelan-immigrant-demands-followers-pay-legal-fees-of-times-square-shooting-suspect%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2186647&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Venezuelan\u200b Man Calls on\u200c Social\u200b Media Followers to Support Times Square Shooting Suspect<\/h2>\n<p>A\u2064 Venezuelan man \u200cwho recently immigrated to \u2063the United States \u2064is using \u200chis large\u2062 social media following to rally\u2063 support for the 15-year-old suspect involved in the Times Square shooting. Leonal Moreno, known\u2064 as leitooficial_25 on TikTok, is urging his followers to come \u200btogether and contribute towards the legal\u2062 fees of the young Venezuelan immigrant.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI invite you to find [his] mother and [for] all of\u2062 us \u2064to\u200b unite to pay the fines [so] that \u2063the\u200c young \u2063Venezuelan\u200d feels \u200cthat he\u2019s not alone during \u200bdifficult\u2063 moments. Remember that\u200c up there, \u2063there\u2019s a God who sees\u200b everything [down here],\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Moreno believes that it is crucial\u200d for the Venezuelan \u2063community \u200dto support Jesus Alejandro Rivas-Figueroa during this challenging\u200d time. He\u200d emphasizes that \u2063no one knows when they might find themselves in a similar situation and that it \u2062is their responsibility\u200c to give Rivas-Figueroa a chance.<\/p>\n<p>Rivas-Figueroa was arrested \u200don February \u200b9 for \u2062allegedly\u2062 shooting at a police officer and injuring\u200c a tourist in Times\u200c Square. He is being tried as\u200c an\u200d adult and is also \u200clinked to an armed robbery \u2062in the\u2064 Bronx\u200b on January 27.<\/p>\n<p>Moreno&#8217;s plea for assistance \u200chas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/analyst-weighs-in-on-daniel-penny-chokehold-case\/\" title=\"Expert analyzes Daniel Penny's chokehold case.\">garnered significant attention<\/a>, with his\u200b post receiving over 2.5 million views. As an influencer, Moreno often \u2062shares his experiences of life in the United States,\u200b including \u2064stories of struggling on the streets and relying \u2062on government aid.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cYou came to the United States to work, and I came to vacation. Look \u2064at the difference. You\u2062 and\u2063 I didn\u2019t come \u200bwith \u200cthe same purpose. You came to the United States to pay the\u200b taxes that you didn\u2019t pay \u2064in Venezuela.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Moreno&#8217;s passionate call for support highlights\u2063 the power of social media in\u200c bringing people together for a common cause. By \u200bleveraging his platform, he hopes to \u200cmake a positive impact\u2063 on the life \u2062of the young Venezuelan immigrant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington \u200cExaminer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a> effectively identify\u200c and remove content that supports violence and endorses illegal activities, such as the \u200dVenezuelan man&#8217;s support\u2062 for \u200bthe Times Square shooting\u2064 suspect?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Social media to call \u200bon his followers to support the \u200csuspect of\u2062 the recent Times Square \u2064shooting. \u2063This outrageous \u200cand concerning act raises\u200d questions about the responsibility of social media platforms \u2063in preventing the spread of harmful content.<\/p>\n<p>The Times Square shooting,\u2064 which took \u2063place on May 8th, 2021, shocked the nation as a cowardly act of violence unfolded in one of New York\u200b City&#8217;s\u2062 most iconic locations. The \u2063incident left three innocent bystanders injured, including a four-year-old girl. In the aftermath, as\u2064 the investigation progressed, a Venezuelan\u2064 man residing in the United States took to his\u2062 social media\u200c accounts to advocate\u200d for support for the shooter.<\/p>\n<p>While\u200b the \u2062identity of the Venezuelan\u200c man has \u200cnot been disclosed, his actions and statements \u200chave\u200d sparked outrage and concern within the \u2062community and beyond. This man has chosen to use his social media \u200bfollowing as a platform \u200bfor\u2063 promoting violence and defending\u2062 a person \u200cresponsible \u2063for causing harm\u200d to innocent individuals. It is deeply disturbing that someone would disregard the safety and\u2063 well-being of \u200cothers for the sake\u2063 of their personal beliefs or \u2062agenda.<\/p>\n<p>The role of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-compares-biden-admins-social-media-censorship-to-mafia-style-tactics-as-biden-lawyers-claim-no-proof-of-coercion\/\" title=\"Judge likens Biden administration's social media censorship to mafia tactics; Biden lawyers deny coercion evidence.\">social \u200cmedia platforms<\/a> in situations like this cannot be ignored. With the \u2064growing influence and reach of these platforms, it becomes their responsibility to prevent \u200cthe spread\u2062 of harmful content and \u2062minimize\u200b the possibility\u2062 of\u200c inciting violence. The potential for misinformation, manipulation, and hate speech is immense, and platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram must take proactive steps to combat this.<\/p>\n<p>One possible solution is\u2064 the implementation of stronger moderation measures by these platforms. Content that supports violence, endorses illegal\u2063 activities, \u200dor\u2064 poses \u200ca threat to public safety should \u2063be swiftly removed. Algorithms could be developed to identify and flag\u200b such content, minimizing its visibility and potential impact. Additionally, individuals promoting harmful ideologies should face immediate scrutiny and, if necessary, have their accounts suspended \u200bor permanently banned. While this may seem like a violation of free speech, it is crucial to strike a balance between the right to express one&#8217;s opinions and the responsibility to ensure public safety.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, \u2063it \u200bis essential for social media platforms to educate their users about responsible online \u200dbehavior. \u2062Users should be made aware of the potential consequences of \u200bsharing or endorsing harmful content. Educational campaigns, tutorials, and\u2064 warnings could \u2064be implemented to remind social media users about their social and ethical responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>In addition \u2063to the actions of social media platforms, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> must also play a vital role in investigating and holding accountable individuals who use social media to promote violence or defend criminals. The Venezuelan man&#8217;s case should be thoroughly examined, and if any laws were violated, appropriate legal action should be taken.<\/p>\n<p>The situation involving the Venezuelan man and his support for the Times\u200c Square shooting suspect is a wake-up call\u2064 for society. It highlights the urgent need for social media platforms, individuals, and law enforcement agencies to\u200b work together in order to prevent the \u2062spread of harmful content and protect public safety. The consequences of \u2064allowing \u200dsuch \u2062actions to go unchecked are far too severe\u2063 to ignore.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Venezuelan \u200dman&#8217;s use of social \u2064media \u200bto support the Times Square shooting suspect is alarming and demands \u2063attention. \u2062It \u200cdraws attention to the responsibility of social media platforms in \u200bpreventing the spread \u200bof harmful content and emphasizes the need \u200bfor stronger moderation measures, \u2064user education, and collaborative efforts with\u200c law enforcement agencies. \u200bBy taking immediate \u2064action, we\u2062 can work towards a safer and more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/human-trafficking-continues-to-be-a-growing-problem-in-the-united-states\/\" title=\"Human trafficking remains a rising issue in the US.\">responsible online environment<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Venezuelan man in the US urges his social media followers to join forces and contribute funds for the legal expenses of the 15-year-old immigrant involved in the Times Square shooting. He encourages locating the suspect&#8217;s mother and uniting to cover the fines<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2644,"featured_media":2186650,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nypd-suicide.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2186647","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nypd-suicide.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2186647","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2644"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2186647"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2186647\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2186650"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2186647"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2186647"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2186647"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}