Table of Biography
Early Life
Danny Fenster was born in 1984, in the United States of America and holds American nationality. According to his birth year, he seems to be around 30 years old. Meanwhile, he was raised in a Jewish background and has his belief in the Jewish religion. There is no proper information available related to his exact date of birth, birthplace, birth sign, religion, and many more.
He was born to his father, Buddy Fenster, and his mother, Rose Fenster. Moreover, he grew up in Huntington Woods, a suburb of Detroit, Michigan. Meanwhile, he has an elder brother whose name is still unclear.
Caption: Danny Fenster with his parents (Source: Frontier Myanmar)
Moving on to his academics, he attended Burton Elementary School, Norup Middle School, and Berkley High School, and pursued undergraduate studies at Columbia College Chicago. In addition, he earned a master’s degree in creative writing from Wayne State University.
Professional Career
Danny Fenster is a journalist by profession. In August 2020, he started working as a journalist and served as the managing editor for Frontier Myanmar, a magazine based in Myanmar (Burma). His work primarily involved reporting on various topics such as politics, human rights, social justice, and the overall situation in Myanmar. His dedication to journalism and reporting in challenging environments like Myanmar highlights his commitment to informing the public and shedding light on important issues.
Before joining Frontier Myanmar, he worked for news outlets in Detroit and Louisiana. In addition, he also worked as a reporter and copy editor for Myanmar Now from mid-2019 until July 2020.
Detained by Myanmar Military
On the 24th of May 2021, Danny was arrested at the Yangon International Airport as he was preparing to leave the country and visit his family in Detroit. The exact reasons for Fenster’s detention were not immediately clear, but it was widely believed to be related to his journalistic activities and the military coup that took place in Myanmar earlier in 2021. The military junta has been cracking down on dissent and restricting media freedom in the country.
In connection with his work at Myanmar Now, Danny was charged with incitement, also known as sedition, for allegedly spreading false or inflammatory information under Section 17(1) of the colonial-era Unlawful Associations Act. Authorities charged him with violating Section 17(1) of the Unlawful Associations Act in October 2021. Public and press involvement in criminal proceedings has been restricted.
Previously, these colonial-era laws were used to prosecute political activists and journalists who covered opposition groups. On November 3, a Burmese court denied his bail application, and authorities charged him with violating immigration law. He was sentenced to 11 years in prison by a Myanmar military court on November 12.
Released from Jail and Returned to the United States.
His arrest drew significant international condemnation, with calls for his immediate release from human rights organizations, press freedom advocates, and various governments. The United States and other countries actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to secure his release and the release of other journalists and activists detained in Myanmar.
Caption: Journalist Danny Fenster freed from Myanmar jail days after sentencing (Source: Detroit Free Press)
A few days later, on November 15, he was released from jail and returned to his family in the United States. This journalist release was “secured following a private humanitarian visit to Myanmar by former UN ambassador and New Mexico governor Bill Richardson and face-to-face negotiations with General Min Aung Hlaing,” Myanmar’s military commander-in-chief.
Awards
During his detention, the National Press Club presented Danny with the 2021 John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award. In the coming days, he might gain more of them for his contribution to Journalism.
Danny Fenster – Net Worth 2024
Through his journalism career, he has collected a good sum of money. As of 2024, his net worth is around $500k while his salary and income are still under review.
Relationship Status
Caption: Danny Fenster with his wife (Source: Deadline Detroit)
Talking about his personal life, Danny is a married man. He married his wife Juliana Silva. The exact date of marriage, when they first met each other is still unclear at the moment. Similarly, the couple has nokidsd at the moment.
Danny Fenster – Body Measurements
Caption: Danny Fenster going boating (Source: Reuters)
Danny stands 5 feet 9 inches tall (175 cm) and weighs around 68 kg (149 lbs). In addition, he has a pair of blue eyes with brown hair color. And his body measurement is measure 35-32-35 inches. His bicep is measured 13 inches and he wears a shoe size of 8 US.
Social Media
He is active only on Twitter and his Twitter account name is ‘@DannyFenste” there are over 1.3k followers on it. While he is not active on Facebook and Instagram.