The Central Park Five Fight Back Against Trump's Claims

Members of the Central Park Five, a group of men wrongfully accused of a 1989 assault, have sued former President Donald Trump. They claim Trump made false statements about their case during a recent debate. Trump said they pleaded guilty to crimes connected to the assault. But the men never did that. They maintained their innocence and were exonerated in 2002 with DNA evidence. They want Trump to pay for his false claims. Trump has been vocal about this case for years. He took out ads in 1989 calling for the death penalty and tougher policing. During the debate, Trump's comments were a response to Kamala Harris bringing up his past actions. The case has been a big part of Trump's tough-on-crime image. The men are seeking damages for emotional distress. They were pressured into false confessions and spent years in prison. The case was settled with New York City in 2014.