Rev. Al Sharpton also said that it was 'ironic' Donald Trump would be indicted in the same building as the Central 5. The former president took out ads calling for the execution of the young men after they were accused of raping a white jogger in 1989.

A criminal justice advocate, motivational speaker, and criminal justice advocate, Salaam's experience could set him apart from potential competitors.

Former New York City Mayor and current Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg said he had “no idea” if the corrupt NYPD officers who handled the Central Park 5 case "acted in good faith."

The grisly stabbing killing of Tessa Majors, a Barnard College freshman, bears a handful of the damning hallmarks of the case of the Central Park Five from 30 years earlier.

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The Exonerated Five’s Korey Wise donated backpacks and school supplies to underprivileged children in Harlem.

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A new Syracuse University scholarship named after the Exonerated Five’s Kevin Richardson will support the education of Black and Latinx students.

Elizabeth Lederer and Linda Fairstein were part of the team who wrongfully locked up Black children in April of 1989.

Just yesterday, the Columbia Black Law Students Association called for her to be removed.

Elizabeth Lederer is currently a lecturer at Columbia University and still works for the New York County DA’s office.

Yep, you can't make this up. Linda Fairstein is seriously shedding white tears.

The chips are falling for the former prosecutor.

The former prosecutor is standing by her disgusting behavior.