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Yusef Salaam
Exoneree, NYC Council Member
Central Park Five Victim, Elected Official
Overview
Yusef Salaam was 15 years old when he was wrongfully convicted in the 1989 Central Park jogger case. He served nearly 7 years in prison before being exonerated in 2002. Despite the exoneration, Donald Trump has never apologized for his full-page ads calling for their execution. In 2023, Salaam was elected to the New York City Council from Harlem.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Wrongfully convicted at age 15 in the Central Park Five case; spent nearly 7 years in prison
Elected to New York City Council in 2023 representing Harlem district
Donald Trump still refused to apologize for his full-page death penalty ads targeting the Central Park Five
Related Investigations (1)
Criminal Charges & Violations
1 documented violations
Assault, RobberyWrongfully convicted 1990, exonerated 2002(Exonerated)
Known Associates & Connections
Korey Wise
Fellow exoneree, Central Park Five
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- February 27, 1974
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York
Education
Key Timeline
April 1989
Wrongfully arrested at age 15
1990
Convicted and sentenced to 5-10 years
1997
Released from prison
2002
Exonerated after real perpetrator confesses
2014
Receives settlement from NYC
2023
Elected to NYC Council from Harlem