The Central Park Five

What emerges is a picture of five young boys caught at the crossroads of a crime-weary city, beleaguered politicians and police and a lurid tabloid press, all feeding on the fear and prejudices of the public.

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Posted: Thu, Dec. 13, 2012, 12:00 AM

The Central Park Five

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