Since Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all charges against him on Friday, GoFundMe will allow any future fundraisers started to raise money for his legal fees.
It works closely with GoFundMe®, especially in connection with raising and distributing funds in a low-cost and effective manner., registered 501(c)(3) public charity.We work closely with GoFundMe ®, the world’s largest and most trusted online. “A fundraiser to pay lawyers, cover legal expenses or to help with ongoing living expenses for a person acquitted of those charges could remain active as long as we determine it is not in violation of any of our other terms and, for example, the purpose is clearly stated and the correct beneficiary is added to the fundraiser,” the statement said. Two of George Floyds siblings have posted GoFundMe fundraisers asking for help to pay for the familys travel and legal expenses and to support Floyds children following his death. is an independent is independent from GoFundMe® and maintains a separate board of directors and a different CEO and CFO. In cases like Rittenhouse, where someone is acquitted, GoFundMe said “a fundraiser started subsequently for their legal defense and other expenses would not violate this policy.” (Eric Thayer/Reuters/Reuters) By Matt Zapotosky. The fund far exceeded its goal within hours. If you still have concerns that a page is misleading or fraudulent, let our team know by reporting it here. GoFundMe said it was part of its “regular monitoring efforts” and that hundreds of other fundraisers unrelated to Rittenhouse were removed between August and December of 2020. McCabe will shut down GoFundMe page, which raised more than 538,000 for his legal defense. If you have questions about a fundraiser, you should first try to contact the GoFundMe organizer directly by visiting their fundraiser and clicking or tapping the 'Contact' button to send them a direct message.
Mariah Carey responds after HOA threatens to fine Tampa Bay homeowner for putting Christmas lights up too earlyĪccording to the statement, GoFundMe removed fundraisers that were started last year once charges for a violent crime were brought against Rittenhouse.