This week, five men who were falsely accused in the 1989 Central Park jogger case are taking legal action against former U. S. President Donald Trump. Known as the Exonerated Five, they claim that Trump defamed them during a recent debate. They say he wrongly stated that they had killed someone and admitted to a crime, which did not happen. In reality, they were later found innocent and released from prison. The lawsuit, filed in Philadelphia, seeks compensation for defamation and emotional distress. Trump's campaign spokesperson dismissed the lawsuit as a political tactic to disrupt the upcoming election.

The Exonerated Five were initially accused of assaulting and raping a woman in Central Park. Despite their convictions, they were exonerated in 2002 when the real perpetrator confessed. Trump, who was a prominent figure in New York at the time, had taken out full-page ads calling for the death penalty for the accused. His recent comments have reignited the controversy.

The lawsuit comes at a time when the country is grappling with issues of racial injustice and the treatment of minorities in the criminal justice system. The Exonerated Five hope that their legal action will bring attention to these issues and serve as a reminder of the lasting impact of false accusations.

Five Men Sue Trump Over Old Accusations

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