A crowdfunding campaign in favour of the man charged in the chokehold death of a homeless person in New York has garnered more than $1.6 million on a platform notorious for enabling fundraising of far-right people.

New York chokehold death: Legal fund for ex-Marine Daniel Penny crosses $1.6 million

A former U.S. Marine who put an agitated passenger in a chokehold on New York City subway, killing him in the process has been charged with manslaughter. Marine Daniel Penny, 24—who was placed under arrest for second-degree manslaughter of Jordan Neely, 30— appeared in court on Friday.

Former US marine who choked homeless man to death charged with manslaughter, released on bond 

A 24-year-old former Marine who put Jordan Neely, a subway rider in New York City, in a fatal chokehold has defended his actions, claiming he and the other commuters were acting in self-defence.

Daniel Penny: Former Marine who put homeless man in chokehold defends action

US President Donald Trump initiated police reforms with an executive order in the wake of the George Floyd's killing by a Minneapolis police officer but in a move which still left the door open for debate the proposed reform said chokeholds would end “except if the officer’s life is at risk.

Trump's police reforms: Row over choke holds ignites debate

US President Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Friday it would be a good thing if police use of choke holds was ended in most instances, although he suggested their use would be understandable in situations where an officer was in danger.

US President Trump says police generally should not use choke holds

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