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Unraveling Injustice: The Central Park Five and the Imperative for Wrongful Conviction Reform
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Unraveling Injustice: The Central Park Five and the Imperative for Wrongful Conviction Reform
Posted by admin on April 7, 2025, 20:24 130 0

Introduction: The Central Park Jogger Case and Its Enduring Impact

On April 19, 1989, the brutal assault and rape of 28-year-old investment banker Trisha Meili in New York City's Central Park shocked the nation. The crime's severity, coupled with the intense media scrutiny that followed, led to the swift arrest and conviction of five teenagers—Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, and Korey Wise—who would come to be known as the Central Park Five. Their wrongful convictions and eventual exonerations have since become emblematic of the deep flaws within the criminal justice system.

The Crime: A City on Edge

In the late 1980s, New York City was grappling with a surge in crime, particularly violent offenses. The attack on Meili occurred during a period of heightened public anxiety, further fueling fears about urban safety. The assault was so severe that Meili lost 75 percent of her blood and suffered a significant skull fracture, leaving her in a coma for 12 days. ...Read More

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