Detroit man whose 21-mile walk to work inspired $350000 in donations moves to … – Yahoo News

The Detroit man whose determination to walk more than 20 miles a day to get to and from work inspired an online campaign that raised more than $ 350,000 for him abruptly moved on Tuesday after telling police that he did not feel safe with his newfound fortune. According to the Detroit Free Press — whose profile of 56-year-old James Robertson led to the outpouring of donations and gifts, including a new car — the factory worker was moved to a temporary home after consulting with local law enforcement officials. We had a meeting with him [and] he expressed interest that he did not feel safe, Detroit Police Capt. Aric Tosqui told the newspaper. People were actually asking him for money. More than $ 350,000 was pledged for Robertson through a crowdfunding campaign launched by Evan Leedy, a 19-year-old college student who read the story and wanted to help a stranger in need. According to the paper, Robertson has yet to see any of the money raised and is expected to meet with financial
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