American TV journalist Danny Fenster, 37, married his wife Juliana Silva several months ago. Reportedly, Fenster is held at Yangon’s Insein prison for more than five months.
Danny Fenster is a Michigan native who was a managing editor in the reputed news channel. Two years before, Fenster went to Myanmar, when the country was in hope for its fledgling democracy. He was about to leave Myanmar at the time of tragic violence in Myanmar.
As per the Guardian, Fenster was excited to surprise his parents as he is planning to meet his family in Chicago. He even texted his wife and promised to take a selfie when an airport staff handed him a covid-19 protective gear.
However, Danny was detained by the Myanmar security forces at that time, just after six minutes time-span.
Nevertheless, it was a nightmare with no interaction with Danny for 11 days. Tons of journalists were hiding and trying to flee the country in the chaos at that time.
Here we go. Let us take a look at Danny’s private life.
Who Is Danny Fenster Wife Juliana Silva?
Danny was a television journalist. His wife, Juliana Silva, aged 37, was a web designer. She was worried regarding her husband’s detention in Myanmar, including Danny’s brother Bryan Fenster. He was 39.
Outrageous and unacceptable that US journalist & @FrontierMM editor Danny Fenster was sentenced to 11 years in prison by #Myanmar military junta. Charges against him are trumped up & bogus, he’s committed no crimes! Solidarity with Danny, release him now! #FreeDannyFenster @hrw pic.twitter.com/YfWGrh4KBu
— Phil Robertson (@Reaproy) November 12, 2021
The US government is trying its best to release Danny from Insein prison. Danny’s family is campaigning for his release and return to his country safely.
Does Danny Fenster Have Any Kids?
It’s not clear if Danny has any children or not. We’re literally keeping tabs on his family background.
As per the recently updated news from CNN, the US state department demanded the release of Danny, who has been imprisoned in Myanmar for months.
In addition to this, Danny was held in Insein Prison, and his bail has been denied. He is recently in the country’s biggest city, Yangon, since his arrest on May 24.
The most tragic news for Danny’s family is he faced two felony charges of terrorism and under Section 124a of Myanmar’s Penal Code, said his lawyer Than Zaw Aung.
Danny Fenster Family Is Fighting To Secure His Release And Return To The US
Danny’s parents and his relatives are fighting and organizing a campaign so that their son return to his country, the US.
US journalist Danny Fenster sentenced to 11 years in jail by Myanmar military courthttps://t.co/A6PNGRybLJ
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) November 12, 2021
As pinpointed by the source, Danny now faced five felony charges by the Myanmar courthouse. He was charged with visa breaches, unlawful association with an illegal group, terrorism, and violating Myanmar peace, and attempting to bring hatred or disaffection.