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Senator Adam Schiff has established a legal defense fund amid threats from Donald Trump, who has called for investigations into Schiff's actions related to his congressional inquiries and the Capitol riot, as Schiff prepares to defend himself against potential legal attacks orchestrated by Trump and his allies.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has announced the filing of SB 1740, which aims to create the Florida Freedom Fighters Fund providing up to $5 million in grant funding for legal defense of Florida residents running for President facing legal, partisan, political attacks. The fund would be frontloaded from the state’s Public Campaign Finance - Matching Funds Program and backfilled from voluntary donations via driver’s license registrations. Senator Ileana Garcia, who introduced the bill, emphasized the importance of supporting Florida Presidential candidates like Donald Trump, citing ongoing legal challenges faced by him and potential future candidate Governor DeSantis.
Mayor Eric Adams of New York raised $732,000 from wealthy donors, including billionaires like Michael Bloomberg and a cryptocurrency investor, to pay for legal expenses related to a federal investigation into his campaign fundraising. The fund has spent $440,000, mostly on legal representation. The investigation is examining potential campaign finance violations and allegations of pressuring Fire Department officials. Despite the investigation, Adams has not been accused of wrongdoing, and his campaign fundraising has decreased since the investigation came to light.
The mother of former Proud Boys leader Enrique "Henry" Tarrio defended her son's innocence and criticized his 22-year prison sentence for his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. She claimed that Tarrio didn't play a significant role in the attack and called the case against him a "witch hunt." Tarrio's defense lawyer announced plans to appeal the sentence, citing issues with the trial's venue. Tarrio's mother also urged supporters to donate to his online legal defense fund. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed criticism of the harsh treatment of Jan. 6 defendants, including Proud Boys members, and suggested he might pardon them if elected president.
Former President Donald Trump's political operation, Save America, has spent over $40 million on legal fees this year to defend Trump, his aides, and allies. The group also received a $12.2 million refund from a pro-Trump super PAC. As Trump faces multiple criminal charges, his allies are launching a new legal defense fund called the Patriot Legal Defense Fund. The fund aims to raise money to cover legal costs for individuals involved in the political process. Trump's PAC has also requested a refund from his super PAC, MAGA Inc., to help cover expenses. The funds raised by Save America were not used to contest the election but instead went towards campaign debt and the Republican National Committee.
Former President Donald Trump's team is launching a legal defense fund called the Patriot Legal Defense Fund Inc. to help cover the mounting legal bills faced by Trump and his allies as investigations into him continue. The fund, led by Michael Glassner and involving Lynne Patton, aims to provide representation against what Trump's spokesperson calls "unlawful harassment." Trump is currently facing multiple legal troubles, including a superseding indictment related to the handling of classified documents, a 34-count indictment in New York state court, and investigations into the events surrounding January 6. The Save America PAC, which has previously helped cover legal bills, is expected to release a filing detailing the costs on Monday.
Former President Donald Trump's team is creating a legal defense fund called the Patriot Legal Defense Fund Inc. to help cover the mounting legal fees of current and former aides and employees who have been involved in various investigations. Trump's political action committee, Save America, has already spent over $40 million on legal fees. The fund will be led by Trump associate Michael Glassner and aims to protect innocent individuals from financial ruin and provide legal representation against what they perceive as unlawful harassment. Trump faces charges related to business fraud, potential charges in the January 6th investigation, and an investigation into attempts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election result.
Kid Rock has donated thousands of dollars to the legal defense fund of Marine veteran Daniel Penny, who is facing manslaughter charges for the death of Jordan Neely. The singer called Penny a "hero" and criticized Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg. The online fundraiser has raised over $2.5 million, with high-profile figures such as Vivek Ramaswamy and Tim Pool also donating. The funds will cover Penny's legal fees and any future civil lawsuits, with any excess being donated to a mental health advocacy program in New York City.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis tweeted his support for former Marine Daniel Penny, who was charged with second-degree manslaughter in the chokehold death of a Black man on the New York City subway. DeSantis called for support against the "pro-criminal agenda" and linked to an online crowdfunding page for Penny's legal defense fund, which has raised over $2 million. Penny's attorneys maintain that he acted to protect himself and other subway passengers.
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has donated $10,000 to Daniel Penny's legal defense fund after the ex-Marine was charged with second-degree manslaughter in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Penny's defense team has argued that he acted in self-defense, while Neely's family's lawyers have said he wasn't harming anyone and didn't deserve to die. Ramaswamy encouraged others to donate to the fund, which has already raised nearly $2 million from over 40,000 donors. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also praised Penny as a "good Samaritan" and encouraged his followers to donate to the fund.
The legal defense fund for Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran charged with second-degree manslaughter over the death of homeless man Jordan Neely, has raised nearly $2 million. The fundraiser, posted on GiveSendGo by Penny's law firm, will cover his legal fees and any future civil lawsuits. Penny's lawyers claim he intervened to protect train passengers, while Neely's family's lawyers called it a "character assassination." Penny faces a maximum of 15 years in jail if convicted.
Daniel Penny, who was charged with manslaughter in the chokehold killing of Jordan Neely on a New York subway, has raised over $1.3 million on the crowdfunding site GiveSendGo for his legal defense fund. The campaign was started by his legal team and has gained momentum quickly. GiveSendGo has become a popular platform for right-wing fundraising, including a defense fund for Kyle Rittenhouse and several members of the Proud Boys extremist group. Penny was arraigned in New York on Friday and was released on $100,000 bail.
An online legal defense fund started by the attorneys for Daniel Penny, who was charged with second-degree manslaughter in the New York City subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely, has raised over $1 million for his legal defense. Penny was released on bail after turning himself in to the Manhattan District Attorney's office. The case sparked protests on the subway and calls for justice for Neely. The money raised will be used towards Penny's defense, and any excess will be donated to a mental health advocacy program in New York City.
An online fundraiser on GiveSendGo has raised over $1m for Daniel Penny, a white former marine charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely, a Black man, who he placed in a fatal chokehold on a New York subway train. The fundraiser, created by Penny's attorneys, is to pay for his legal fees and any future civil lawsuits that may arise. Neely's death has sparked anger across the US, highlighting ongoing racial and economic inequality, and the country's lagging mental healthcare and social services. Penny has attracted support from the US right, including Florida governor Ron DeSantis.
Lawyers for Daniel Penny, who is charged with manslaughter for choking a homeless man to death on a New York City subway train, have raised over $280,000 for his legal defense fund on GiveSendGo, a Christian fundraising platform that has also supported right-wing causes such as the Jan. 6 defendants and Kyle Rittenhouse. The fund description states that the money will be used to pay for Penny's legal fees and any future civil lawsuits, with excess funds going to a mental health advocacy program in New York City. GiveSendGo co-founder Jacob Wells confirmed the site's religious philosophy but said it supports causes across the political spectrum.