In just one day, the amount of money raised for the defense fund of Marine veteran Daniel Penny has increased significantly following the death of Jordan Neely.

Daniel Penny, a former marine from New York City, saw his defense fund increase by nearly $500,000 in a single day, bringing the total amount to over $1.5 million. This occurred after he was accused of causing the death of a homeless man who was behaving unpredictably by using a chokehold in the subway.
Penny, who is 24 years old, was charged with second-degree manslaughter for killing Jordan Neely, who was 30 years old and allegedly scaring passengers by making threats. Penny's lawyers, Thomas Kenniff and Steven Kaiser, started a fundraising campaign on the Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo on Tuesday. The campaign has raised over $1,097,282 as of Saturday afternoon and exceeded $1.5 million by Sunday morning.
Kenniff expressed to Fox News Digital that the level of kindness and assistance shown towards Daniel Penny has exceeded their expectations.
Daniel expresses immense appreciation for the backing he has received from numerous residents of New York. According to prosecutors, a marine veteran from NYC has been accused of killing a man who was causing distress to passengers and making threats. The man, Neely, was homeless and had a mental illness. As per a witness who spoke to the New York Post, Neely started behaving erratically upon boarding the northbound F train on May 1.
He expressed his lack of concern by stating, "It doesn't matter to me."
A 66-year-old woman stated that she would be willing to take a bullet or go to jail because Neely's outburst on the train could potentially harm others.
He stated that he would murder someone.
I am indifferent.
I am willing to be shot.
According to experts, the Marine veteran who was involved in the death of a man in a subway chokehold in NYC may face a difficult legal process. The veteran, named Penny, grabbed the man, Neely, from behind and brought him to the ground. Neely fought back but eventually became unconscious, as seen in a video recorded by a freelance journalist. Penny is worried about going to jail.
According to his attorneys, he took action to safeguard himself and the other individuals on board.
According to the lawyers of Daniel Penny, the funds raised through the "Daniel Penny's Legal Defense Fund" page will be used to pay for all legal expenses related to criminal charges and possible lawsuits. Any additional funds collected beyond the required amount will be used for other purposes.
The statement declares that the legal defense of Penny will be given as a donation to a mental health advocacy program located in New York City.
The Florida Governor contributed to the success of the fundraising event.
Ron DeSantis expressed his support for individuals like Daniel Penny on Twitter, stating that they are Good Samaritans.
Let us demonstrate to this Marine.
An unknown person donated $10,000 and expressed gratitude for protecting citizens on a certain day. Another anonymous donor gave $2,500 and wished blessings for veterans. A person named Brett Kingstone donated $1,000 and commended Penny's actions. The family of Jordan Neely criticized a Marine veteran for not showing remorse after a subway chokehold death in NYC.
In our current era, it is common for heroes to be criticized and for villains to be celebrated.
The message suggests that we should demonstrate our backing for heroes such as Daniel and reclaim our nation from the villains who are determined to ruin it.
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The campaign received a $100 contribution from Matt Gaetz, who is a representative from Florida belonging to the Republican party.
The congressman stated to Fox News Digital that if the world was fair, Daniel Penny would receive a key to the city instead of being charged with a crime.
A week ago, a GoFundMe campaign was initiated to cover the expenses of Neely's funeral and memorial.
As of Saturday afternoon, the amount raised has exceeded $75,000.
Jordan Neely had a record of assaulting subway riders prior to his death by chokehold in NYC. The incident has caused a divide among citizens, with some considering the perpetrator, Penny, a hero and others labeling him a murderer. Neely had been arrested over 30 times and had a history of violent attacks on subway platforms in Manhattan. Court records obtained by Fox News Digital show that he had recently punched a 67-year-old woman, breaking her nose and orbital bone, and had allegedly punched another woman in the face four months prior.
The documents state that he supposedly punched two men in the face at separate subway stations one month apart in 2019, causing one victim's nose to break. To obtain the Fox News app, click here.
According to the New York Post, Neely was well-known to outreach workers and was included in the Department of Homeless Services' "Top 50" list, which identifies individuals who require the most assistance.