The guy who lit himself on fire outside of Manhattan's trial for former president Donald Trump has died. Maxwell Azzarello, 37, burned himself on fire yesterday, April 19, after hurling "propaganda-based" leaflets into the air when he was outside the Manhattan courtroom where Donald Trump is facing his first criminal trial.
Following his quick hospitalization following the incident, police reported earlier today (20 April) that Azzarello had now died from his injuries.
When police contacted Azzarello's family, they apparently did not know that he had traveled from his Florida home to New York between April 13 and 19.
While the jury selection process for Trump's trial was ongoing, Azzarello was seen "shuffling around" in the park, according to New York Police Chief Jeffrey Maddrey, who briefed media.
Trump faces allegations of attempting to conceal the fact that he paid adult film actress Stormy Daniels $130,000 to be silent during the 2016 election, which he ultimately won.
After then, it is said that Azzarello went into a bag, took out leaflets, a canister, and then doused himself with flammable liquid.
Authorities responded to the event promptly; many had already been in the vicinity of the courtroom because to Trump's trial. Officers from the court as well as others attempted to douse the fire with jackets.
Although Azzarello was reportedly in serious condition when he was swiftly transported to Weill Cornell Medical Center, authorities later verified his death, informing NBC that he had been "declared deceased by hospital staff."
Police discovered what seemed to be a post by Azzarello on Substack during their investigation into the event, according to the Independent.
In one paragraph, he discusses lighting oneself on fire and calls it a "extreme act of protest."
Along with his relatives and family, the Substack says, "I deeply apologize for inflicting this pain upon you." He also addresses witnesses and first responders.
"The pamphlets [thrown by Mr. Azzarello seconds before the incident] seem to be propaganda-based almost like a conspiracy theory type of pamphlets," said NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny at a news conference.
"several details on Ponzi schemes and the fact that several of the educational institutions in our community serve as front organizations for organized crime. Thus, there is some element of a conspiracy idea at play here."
Following his quick hospitalization following the incident, police reported earlier today (20 April) that Azzarello had now died from his injuries.
When police contacted Azzarello's family, they apparently did not know that he had traveled from his Florida home to New York between April 13 and 19.
While the jury selection process for Trump's trial was ongoing, Azzarello was seen "shuffling around" in the park, according to New York Police Chief Jeffrey Maddrey, who briefed media.
Trump faces allegations of attempting to conceal the fact that he paid adult film actress Stormy Daniels $130,000 to be silent during the 2016 election, which he ultimately won.
After then, it is said that Azzarello went into a bag, took out leaflets, a canister, and then doused himself with flammable liquid.
Authorities responded to the event promptly; many had already been in the vicinity of the courtroom because to Trump's trial. Officers from the court as well as others attempted to douse the fire with jackets.
Although Azzarello was reportedly in serious condition when he was swiftly transported to Weill Cornell Medical Center, authorities later verified his death, informing NBC that he had been "declared deceased by hospital staff."
Police discovered what seemed to be a post by Azzarello on Substack during their investigation into the event, according to the Independent.
In one paragraph, he discusses lighting oneself on fire and calls it a "extreme act of protest."
Along with his relatives and family, the Substack says, "I deeply apologize for inflicting this pain upon you." He also addresses witnesses and first responders.
"The pamphlets [thrown by Mr. Azzarello seconds before the incident] seem to be propaganda-based almost like a conspiracy theory type of pamphlets," said NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny at a news conference.
"several details on Ponzi schemes and the fact that several of the educational institutions in our community serve as front organizations for organized crime. Thus, there is some element of a conspiracy idea at play here."
