Central Park Five

Yusef Salaam, a member of the exonerated 'Central Park Five' who spent seven years in prison before becoming an advocate for the wrongfully convicted, declared victory on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in a crowded Democratic primary to represent a Harlem- based seat on the New York City Council, easily defeating two sitting state lawmakers in a neighborhood that previously had a long … [Read more...] about Exonerated ‘Central Park Five’ member declares victory in NYC primary for Harlem council seat