Coverage dated June 20, 2023

Once wrongly imprisoned for notorious rape, member of 'Central Park Five' is running for office

Headline from WUSA9

“I’ve often said that those who have been close to the pain should have a seat at the table,” he said during an interview at his campaign office.

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12 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC News

    Once wrongly imprisoned, member of ‘Central Park Five’ is running for office (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Yusef Salaam, now 49, is hoping to join the power structure of a city that once worked to put him behind bars.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    He was wrongly imprisoned for a brutal rape in Central Park. Now he's running for office (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Yusef Salaam, a member of the 'Central Park Five' who were wrongly accused of a horrific rape in 1989, is running for New York City Council.

  3. WUSA9

    Once wrongly imprisoned for notorious rape, member of 'Central Park Five' is running for office (opens WUSA9)

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    WUSA9's feed description

    “I’ve often said that those who have been close to the pain should have a seat at the table,” he said during an interview at his campaign office.

  4. Fox News

    'Central Park Five' member running for NYC council seat (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Yusef Salaam, a member of the so-called "Central Park Five" who were wrongly accused of a 1989 rape and assault, will be seeking a seat on the New York City Council.

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