The prosecution of Marine veteran Daniel Penny for the subway chokehold homicide of Jordan Neely is progressing slowly in Manhattan. Penny’s defense fundraiser on GiveSendGo has raised nearly $3 million, and the district attorney has provided his lawyers with 365 exhibits as evidence. Among the evidence is a Marine training manual that teaches chokeholds as non-lethal force.
In the case against Penny, donations and evidence continue to accumulate. After three months since Penny’s arrest, the defense fund has received an astounding amount of money, far exceeding the average campaign on GiveSendGo. Penny’s lawyers plan to use the funds to fight the charges of recklessness and negligence, claiming that Penny was merely trying to subdue Neely, who allegedly threatened other subway passengers.
Penny’s defense lawyer, Thomas Kenniff, stated that any leftover money will be used to cover potential lawsuits. It has been indicated that a wrongful death lawsuit will be filed by Neely’s family. If there is money remaining after Penny’s cases conclude, it will be donated to a charity focused on mental health.
Interestingly, the top donors to Penny’s fund include well-known conservatives, such as GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Kid Rock, and Tim Poole, a right-wing podcaster. However, the majority of the donations are small amounts from various individuals who view Penny as a hero and support him based on his military background.
Meanwhile, the prosecution has been steadily providing evidence to Penny’s lawyers throughout the spring and summer. This evidence includes interviews with NYPD officers and civilian witnesses, as well as body-worn camera footage, 911 calls, and the Marine training manual. The evidence list also suggests that the prosecution may have offered a deal to one of the witnesses, identified as “Eyewitness #6.”
The evidence list sheds light on Penny’s potential defense strategy. The defense lawyers have access to Neely’s extensive medical and criminal history, as well as records from prior incidents involving him. Penny’s lawyers argue that Neely had a history of unprovoked assaults and drug use. However, full toxicology and autopsy reports have yet to be provided by the prosecution.
In terms of fundraising, GiveSendGo’s founder, Jacob Wells, revealed that Penny’s campaign has raised an exceptional amount of money. Only one other campaign on the platform has surpassed this figure. Wells also expressed their willingness to host a campaign for Neely’s family if they so choose.
Wells emphasized that GiveSendGo aims to support the principles of justice and free speech by providing a platform for individuals, regardless of their beliefs, to raise funds for their defense. He cited an example of allowing someone charged with publicly stating racist and white supremacist views to fundraise for their defense while still disagreeing with their views.
In conclusion, the prosecution of Daniel Penny for the subway chokehold homicide is slowly progressing with significant funds and evidence involved. Penny’s defense lawyers plan to use the funds to fight the charges against him, while the prosecution continues to provide evidence. GiveSendGo’s founder also expressed support for individuals’ right to a defense, even in cases with disagreeable views.
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