“A Cautionary Tale”: Yusef Salaam’s Journey From Central Park Five to City Council Is a Lesson in Justice

Donald Trump never apologized for calling Salaam and four others to be put to death, even after they were exonerated. As politicians elevate crime narratives, those around Salaam have a warning: “When white people in New York are terrified of crime, innocent Black people pay a heavy, heavy price,” his former lawyer says.