Venezuelan Influencer Urges Support for Times Square Shooter

Leonal Moreno, a Venezuelan migrant influencer, has garnered significant attention by asking his followers to fund the legal fees of a 15-year-old involved in a Times Square shooting.

• Leonal Moreno, a Venezuelan TikToker, calls on his over 300,000 followers to support Jesus Alejandro Rivas-Figueroa, a 15-year-old accused of shooting in Times Square.
• Moreno's plea for financial support for Rivas-Figueroa's legal fees has received over 2.5 million views, highlighting the influencer's significant reach.
• Rivas-Figueroa, being tried as an adult, faces charges for shooting a tourist and a related armed robbery in the Bronx.
• Critics argue Moreno's actions exploit U.S. welfare and legal systems, with some calling for a reevaluation of immigration and asylum policies.
• The incident raises questions about the impact of social media influencers on public opinion and legal processes.

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