Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Issues Apology to Wrongfully Accused Black Men in Charles Stuart Case

The mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu, issued a formal apology to two Black men, Willie Bennett and Alan Swanson, who were wrongfully accused of a 1989 murder based on a false, racist claim. The case caused deep distrust between the Boston Police Department and the city's Black community. The police commissioner also apologized for the poor investigation and unconstitutional behavior. The apology was accompanied by a call for accountability and action. The murder case, which involved false accusations and aggressive police crackdown, recently gained national attention through an HBO documentary series. The victims and their families have endured decades of trauma and deserve restorative justice.