Donations for ex-marine charged in killing of homeless man tops (US)$2M

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Daniel Penny’s legal team said the donations keep rolling in because the subway chokehold case has “struck a chord” with people across the country.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.

Money raised for Penny’s legal defence fund on GiveSendGo — 2.24 million as of Monday night — is intended to help the 24-year-old fight criminal charges he faces. Penny was charged last week with second-degree manslaughter for allegedly choking and killing Neely. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is trying to secure a grand jury indictment so the case can go ahead, said Penny’s lawyer, Steven Raiser.

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