NBC New York is reporting that an arrest has been made in the severe beating of Filipino American and gay journalist Randy Gener.(thanks to Troy Espera for the tip).
Leighton Jennings, a 24-year old man from Queens, was charged with second-degree assault.
This was the sketch police had previously released of the suspect
Meanwhile, $50,000 has been raised by friends to help pay the medical bills for Randy’s medical bills.
The New York Daily News reports the money was raised through a fundraising site in less than two days with a goal of $70,000.
Gener remains hospitalized after brain surgery.