A Christian crowdfunding platform, GiveSendGo, has raised over $1 million to aid in the legal defense of Daniel Penny, a New York City Marine veteran, says DNYUZ. Penny, 24, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter following the subway chokehold death of a homeless man named Jordan Neely. Penny's lawyers argue that he acted in self-defense and to protect other passengers from Neely, who was reportedly threatening and frightening passengers. The funds raised will cover all legal fees associated with Penny's defense, with any leftover money to be donated to a mental health advocacy program in New York City. The fundraising campaign received notable support, including from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The incident has sparked debate in the city, with some lauding Penny as a “hero” and others condemning him as a “murderer.”