nd past financial and legal problems have become the subject of scrutiny by the news media and amateur sleuths.

Among the public revelations: He had a restraining order against him at the time of jury selection and was facing eviction from his apartment due to over $12,000 in unpaid rent. He also was accused of domestic violence in 2021, a charge that was later dismissed.

Some of the opinion has fallen along political lines, with Desronvil being praised by some conservative pundits as a hero.

Paltzik, whose past clients have included President Donald Trump and Martin Shkreli, said on X that Desronvil was in  an undisclosed secure location  in a rural part of northern New England and would not be giving interviews.

 As a devoted father and man of God, he will not be defeated or shattered by the wicked who wish harm upon him,  Paltzik wrote.

A fundraiser to cover what organizers say are costs of  security, lawyers, and lost work  for Desronvil has raised over $289,000.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has rolled out the welcome mat for him, saying that if he is being harassed,  Florida will provide asylum. 

 I'm sure he'd be welcomed and appreciated,  DeSantis wrote on X.