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politics1 year ago

"Trump's Conviction Sparks Mixed Reactions and Calls to End Campaign"

Many Black Americans find irony in Donald Trump's condemnation of the criminal justice system following his conviction in a New York trial, given his past support for the wrongful convictions of the Central Park Five. Civil rights advocates highlight the contrast between Trump's treatment and the systemic injustices faced by Black and Latino communities, while also emphasizing the broader implications for electoral justice and democracy.

via CBS News|
#2024-presidential-election#central-park-five#criminal-justice
politics1 year ago

"Trump's Guilty Verdict Sparks Outcry and Legal Uncertainty"

Black leaders criticize Donald Trump for decrying his criminal conviction as unjust, highlighting the irony given his past support for the wrongful convictions of the Central Park Five. They argue that Trump’s recent conviction underscores systemic racial injustices and call for a focus on electing leaders who protect democracy.

via The Associated Press|
#2024-presidential-election#central-park-five#criminal-justice
politics1 year ago

"Controversy Erupts as NYPD Stops Central Park 5 Exoneree and Council Member Without Explanation"

New York City Council Member Yusef Salaam, a member of the Central Park Five, was stopped by police without explanation, highlighting the need for police transparency legislation. The encounter has brought attention to the How Many Stops Act, which would require officers to publicly report all investigative stops. Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the bill, citing burden on police. Salaam's experience underscores the importance of transparency to prevent racial profiling and unconstitutional stops. Republican council members dispute Salaam's account, but the incident has reignited discussions on police accountability and racial disparities in law enforcement.

via NBC News|
#central-park-five#new-york-city-council#police-transparency
civil-rights-law-enforcement1 year ago

"Exonerated Central Park Five Member Yusef Salaam Pulled Over by NYPD"

Yusef Salaam, a member of the Central Park Five, was pulled over by police in New York City without explanation, highlighting the need for police transparency. The incident comes as the city council prepares to vote on a police transparency bill, the How Many Stops Act, which would require officers to publicly report on all investigative stops. Salaam, who was falsely accused and convicted in 1989, emphasized the importance of transparency to prevent racial profiling and unconstitutional stops.

via The Guardian US|
#central-park-five#civil-rights-law-enforcement#new-york-city-council
law-and-politics1 year ago

"NYPD Releases Body Cam Footage of Traffic Stop Involving Central Park 5 Councilman Yusef Salaam"

The NYPD released body-cam footage of an officer pulling over New York City Councilman Yusef Salaam, a member of the exonerated Central Park Five, citing dark window tints as the reason for the stop, while Salaam claims he was not given a reason. Salaam emphasized the need for transparency in police stops, as Mayor Eric Adams attempted to persuade council members not to override his veto of the How Many Stops Act, which would require police to document interactions with the public. Salaam, who was wrongfully imprisoned as a teenager, won a landslide victory in the City Council election last November.

via WABC-TV|
#central-park-five#law-and-politics#nypd
politics2 years ago

From Exoneration to Election: Yusef Salaam Joins NYC Council

Yusef Salaam, one of the "Central Park Five" who was wrongfully convicted for a 1989 attack on a jogger, has been elected to the New York City Council. Salaam, who was once called for execution by Donald Trump, won the Democratic primary earlier this year and won the election without opposition. Salaam expressed his role as an ambassador for everyone's pain and aims to lead his community after going through the wrongful conviction. DNA evidence later exonerated Salaam and the other co-defendants.

via USA TODAY|
#central-park-five#donald-trump#new-york-city-council
politics2 years ago

Historic Victories: Exonerated 'Central Park Five' Member Wins City Council Race, St. Louis Park Nears Election of Somali American Mayor

Yusef Salaam, a member of the exonerated "Central Park Five," has won a seat on the New York City Council representing a central Harlem district. Salaam, who was wrongly imprisoned for almost seven years, ran unopposed and won his primary election in a landslide. His priorities as a council member will focus on equity, housing, and public safety.

via PIX11 New York News|
#central-park-five#criminal-justice-reform#exoneration
politics2 years ago

Yusef Salaam's Journey: From Prison to City Hall

Yusef Salaam, one of the Central Park Five members, has won a landslide victory in the Harlem City Council race, representing a shift in power away from entrenched elected officials. Salaam's compelling personal narrative, including his wrongful conviction and subsequent exoneration, resonated with voters who are seeking fresh leadership to address crime, affordability, and racial equity issues. Despite supporting the police department responsible for his forced confession, Salaam's win represents a desire for change and reform in the predominantly Black central Harlem district.

via POLITICO|
#central-park-five#city-council#harlem
politics2 years ago

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.

via CBS News|
#central-park-five#democratic-primary#harlem
politics2 years ago

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

Yusef Salaam, one of the exonerated "Central Park Five," is leading the New York City Council primary race for the 9th District in Harlem. Salaam has captured 50.7% of the vote so far, but needs to maintain over 50% to win outright. If he falls below 50%, ranked-choice voting will be used. Salaam's campaign is inspired by his experience in the criminal justice system and aims to represent the forgotten and marginalized communities of Harlem.

via ABC News|
#central-park-five#criminal-justice-system#harlem
politics2 years ago

Yusef Salaam, Exonerated Central Park Five Member, Emerges as Front-runner in NYC Council Primary

Yusef Salaam, a member of the "Central Park Five" who were wrongfully convicted and later exonerated, is leading in the Democratic primary for a New York City Council seat representing Harlem. Salaam, who served nearly seven years in prison, capitalized on his celebrity and the symbolism of his case to gain support. The outcome of the election is uncertain due to New York's ranked choice voting system, but Salaam declared victory and his closest competitor conceded. If he wins the primary, Salaam is likely to win the general election in the heavily Democratic district.

via The Associated Press|
#central-park-five#democratic-primary#exoneration
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Indictment Celebrated by Exonerated Central Park Five Member and Al Sharpton"

Yusef Salaam, one of the wrongly imprisoned Central Park Five, is running for a City Council seat in Harlem. After Donald Trump's indictment, Salaam sent out a statement calling it "karma." Trump had stoked the racist and sensationalized reaction to the case by taking out full-page advertisements in four city newspapers, including The New York Times, calling for the death penalty to be reinstated. Salaam's history with the former president has generated new interest in his campaign, with more volunteers, a slight uptick in donations, and several appearances on MSNBC. Salaam hopes his story of resilience and overcoming trauma will resonate with Harlem voters.

via The New York Times|
#central-park-five#city-council#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

Trump's indictment sparks reactions from Central Park 5 and Al Sharpton.

Rev. Al Sharpton celebrated the indictment of former President Donald Trump as a "spiritual" payback for his White House policies and his call for the death penalty for the "Central Park Five." Sharpton also suggested that Trump's indictment is "justice" for a full-page newspaper ad taken out by Trump in 1989 that called for five black and Hispanic teenagers wrongfully accused of raping a white woman in Central Park to be executed. The five accused, known as the "Central Park 5," were later exonerated. Trump was indicted on the 55th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and is being investigated in Georgia by a black district attorney for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in the Peach State.

via New York Post |
#al-sharpton#central-park-five#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

Exonerated Central Park Five member responds to Trump with powerful ad.

Yusef Salaam, one of the Central Park Five who were exonerated in the 1980s rape of a woman in New York's Central Park, has ridiculed an ad Donald Trump placed at the time calling for the return of the death penalty in the state. Salaam's post comes after Trump's arrest in Manhattan on Tuesday when he pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of business fraud. Salaam, now a candidate for the New York City Council, tweeted that Trump "put a bounty on our heads" and that he would not "resort to hatred, bias or racism - as you once did".

via BBC|
#capital-punishment#central-park-five#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

Exonerated Central Park Five member responds to Trump's indictment with powerful ad.

Yusef Salaam, an exonerated member of the Central Park Five, has issued a statement mocking Donald Trump's 1989 ad calling for the execution of the group. Salaam's open letter called out Trump's actions towards him and his peers even after they were cleared of the Central Park attack. Trump was recently charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Salaam's letter condemned Trump's actions and called for a fair trial.

via NBC News|
#central-park-five#criminal-charges#donald-trump