The convictions have received newfound notoriety thanks to Ava Duvernay's new Netflix series When They See Us which Fairstein is played by Felicity Huffman. The Central Park Jogger was not their only victimFairstein, however, stands by her conduct and claims she has been unfairly prejudiced. BOTTOM (L-R): Kevin Richardson and Kharey WiseAntron McCray'There were more than 30 rioters, and the woman known as the “Central Park jogger,” Trisha Meili, was not their only victim. Reyes’s confession, DNA match and claim that he acted alone required that the rape charges against the five be vacated. THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE'S OTHER CHARGES For decades, the Central Park Five case has centered on the narrative of five young black teenagers being wrongfully convicted of raping Trishia Meili.

Source: Daily Mail June 11, 2019 14:47 UTC