Yusef Salaam, Exonerated Central Park Five Member, Wins NYC Council Race

Yusef Salaam, one of the wrongfully convicted members of the Central Park Five, is leading in the race for New York City Council after Tuesday's Democratic primary. Salaam declared victory, although official results may take several days to be finalized. If he ultimately wins the general election, Salaam will represent the 9th District in the City Council, which includes the part of East Harlem where he grew up. Salaam vowed to address the failures of the criminal justice system and find solutions.