Men Known As ‘Central Park Five’ Speak Out 30 Years After Wrongful Conviction | NBC Nightly News

In our series Justice For All, Lester Holt sits down with the men who were labeled the “Central Park Five,” and also interviews critically-acclaimed director Ava DuVernay, who is retelling the story of their wrongful conviction and the aftermath in the new Netflix series “When They See Us.”
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Men Known As ‘Central Park Five’ Speak Out 30 Years After Wrongful Conviction | NBC Nightly News

[@serenawaters5983]

Korey wasn’t even on the list and was just being a good friend......🤦🏽‍♀️😢

[@pilot4910]

and he served the longest smh

[@chestchirecateyes]

That's the real definition of ride-or-die friend!

[@LaDa620]

No good deed goes unpunished..smh

[@pilot4910]

“No good deed goes unpunished “ lol wym

[@yo-yo8975]

So did All the people pass away because it was so long ago

[@wfs4227]

Without NETFLIX, THIS STORY WOULDN'T GET THE RIGHT ATTENTION.THANK GOD FOR AVA.

[@vxniciaa]

RIGHT

[@taniamarie__]

Destined 4 Greatness I thought the same

[@isaac-ed3ln]

facts

[@1perle]

Thank god because I almost canceled it

[@blvxkgxldimperialinc]

@@1perle what does a good have top do with ir I'm sure they prayed to a fake jesus the whole time their life was being destroyed and even before it got destroyed.... that didn't work to well

[@blessingpoah4944]

Korey’s story really was the hardest to watch. God was really on his side

[@cmd263G]

deon harris korey had it the worst because he went to an adult jail and they prey on the youth in adult jails even Yusuf said he feels guilty for what korey had to endure because he only went to make sure Yusuf was ok and he wasn’t even on the list of suspects to be interviewed he just went to support his friend

[@kristindoehling4144]

Blessing Poah I agree. It's amazing how he survived all thoes bettings. And he never tock it out on the cops that hade parts to play in the bettings. I think he actions of not taking the high road and giving the world what he has been given is why god was on his side.

[@kristindoehling4144]

chiminie chim I can understand your feelings. I'm 37 and had a heart attach and triple bypass and spent 5 months in and out of the hospital. And have found numerous other things that are wrong with me.

[@maramckeague5718]

The chia part killed me ☹️

[@ashleynickol2831]

Blessing Poah I couldn’t agree more. His was the most heart wrenching

[@logiclisten2817]

41 million isn't enough the people that made them do time should've done time

[@zeynand4039]

And the city did not even apologize or admit guilt.

[@DJofPandora8937]

They had to split that amongst themselves!! 8.4 mil each ridiculous!!

[@ryry2saucy712]

Plus they had to pay off the lawyers and stuff they deserved more no amount of money can bring back the years they missed

[@tanyakas4111]

@@DJofPandora8937 Korey got 12.2 million and the others 7.4million

[@jasminevaliente96]

@@DJofPandora8937 less than that because they gave a larger percentage to korey and then they each still had to pay attorney and court fees smh

[@naturallybeautiful9109]

Put these police officers and prosecutors on blast

[@bigceazer]

blatant miscarriage of justice. the investigating 'officers' (i use that term loosely) responsible should be brought to justice for coercing minors into a false confession. makes me sick.

[@naturallybeautiful9109]

blackceazer21 I wish that would happen but I don’t think that is going to happen

[@luvangelmyers2731]

Naturally Beautiful ON BLAST?? ON TRIAL!!

[@naturallybeautiful9109]

luvangel myers we know that is not going to happen

[@wellness285]

List of police officers and prosecutors names, please? Thank you

[@amirriam8451]

I feel the most for korey because he went THROUGH it, and he wasnt even 19 yet

[@Chambbrent21]

Amirr iam I totally feel for that man,How can you not shed a few tears for that man.

[@annmcdonald7713]

He was 16 when sent to adult prison

[@amirriam8451]

@@annmcdonald7713 right

[@irving11413]

It’s crazy he also wasn’t even in the park. They destroyed that man. It’s a Blackman in America often you have to grow up before you peers.

[@haddyjammeh1613]

And he was sent to an adult prison

[@iceblade207]

One person did this and 5 suffered. I can’t stand Amerikkka.

[@Shellybelly778]

How do you know one person did that?

[@iceblade207]

Do your research.

[@RushD256]

S A very vague of you

[@SkyWalkerCHangez]

Chip peroni the research is not difficult Chip, even the facts are on documentaries on KZbin, the confession by that person along with physical & DNA evidence prove that one person did it.

[@Charziken909]

@Philip Freeman ^Someone doesn't know the difference from a statement and a question. How ironic of u talking about not knowing facts and making stupid statements xD

[@Gi.legit1229]

This is sooo sad but I especially feel for Kory...just looking at him you can see all the pain and trauma he endured

[@Littlething41]

It's true! Even the one who's dad told him to confess poor thing is still hurt to this day and hasn't restored his relationship with his dad! They were children and this will have a lasting impact. So sad!

[@tyshathompson5352]

Mrs. Adriann I always Wanted To Know Was Him & His Dad Ohkay

[@franceskittrell8761]

@@Littlething41 His dad passed away before he could mend the relationship. But Antron can still work on forgiving his dad so he can heal. Blessings!

[@Littlething41]

@@franceskittrell8761 Yeah I really hope he can heal. I watched another video after this one (not sure the sequence) but apparently his father died shortly after Antron was exonerated and Antron was able to be there? The way it was presented suggested that it may have been the closure his father needed because he had left and couldn't deal with what he had done to Antron but yeah I'm sure Antron needs more time. I hope they're all in therapy. But maybe all these interviews and talking about it helps.

[@franceskittrell8761]

@@Littlething41You're right... therapy is the best thing for Antron. I too hope he gets the help he needs. Blessings to you!

[@someothergrl16]

There are more men just like them filling our prisons. Not all, but many, and one is too many

[@Cng215]

With black men having an on average of 80% exoneration rate something must be done or every black man in America will end up as millionaires off tax payers dollars

[@eugenemotes9921]

99% of the men incarcerated, deserve to be there. Only 1% is truly innocent. And it's not just SO-CALLED BLACK men getting locked up.

[@kayhicks8869]

@@eugenemotes9921 only?????

[@mizz308]

Eugene Motes now why would you just make up those numbers?

[@jasminevaliente96]

@@mizz308 because racism makes him uncomfortable to the point he cant be bothered to look at the facts without jumping to made up numbers in his head to justify what happened to these teens

[@vivianosvaldo]

Korey seems so different from the rest of the men. I feel like it's because of what he suffered in jail.

[@Sirchingsince]

He's also mentally disabled with hearing loss.

[@Richard-lh3te]

Jharrel’s portrayal of him had me in tears

[@Alexis_M777]

😭💔

[@cassieblessed6430]

@@Sirchingsince and i am certain solitary confinement must have made it worst

[@bralenwilliams512]

He was the only one of all of them who went to full adult prison

[@alejandra1657]

I’m praying for all of these men, it hurts my heart to see how unfair and toxic this world is

[@katlap3101]

Alejandra, very but I hope for them to live beautifully also, they serve it

[@abubu3140]

Unfair and toxic America. Most of the world ahead of sadistic system in America. Makes me sick

[@imani9518]

Be specific Not "the world", America the state of New York the prosecutors and police officers, the detectives, Donald Trump. Those folks that city that country TOXIC!

[@abdel2695]

Alejandra they had they’re child hood stripped away .

[@nieshamccoy9419]

@Alejandra. You mean how unjust it is for black people.

[@haddyjammeh1613]

jharrel jerome was right. korey wise still has the youth in him. look at his clothes compared to the others

[@Charrisnemtblueprint]

He's stuck at 16😥

[@leylamsangi7]

Omg y'all got me tearing up again cause I see it too y'all so right😢💔 they took away his youth

[@platinumheart_]

He never grew up because he was mentally stunted. I just started tearing again.. his story breaks my entire heart.

[@byram1]

When did jharrel say that ?

[@platinumheart_]

byram1 there's an interview with all 5 boys. He said he saw the 16 year old in him.

[@naruhina1021]

One of the thing that annoys me the most is that these people that played a part in sending these men (the children) to jail are not being convicted (I don't care about age, they all need to be sentence) and nobody is talking about it. Where is the justice, they should not be allowed to walk freely.

[@Datgirl0922]

So true

[@ThatLadyDray]

"Where is the justice" that's the question Black America has been asking since we were brought here. 2019...still not even in sight.

[@claudettejones9217]

@@ThatLadyDray don't worry the real Justice will be judgement day The Most HIGH will be the final judge best believe and those evil monsters will pay in a painful excruciating way and FOREVER.

[@MrCwalkerify1]

Ur joking, how can that possibly be allowed

[@MrCwalkerify1]

?*

[@ladyluxe1014]

Omg I cursed and cried through this whole series.

[@jacquelinekeys3376]

ladyluxe 101 I did too

[@Mankind-ik4ie]

Best comment I've read thus far 👍

[@cariocabassa]

You're sure not the only one...this is an outraged scandelous...unbelievable

[@ladyluxe1014]

The really call it the central park 5 look it up online the real men where revealed at the end of rhe movie it really happend

[@jankyjeans7203]

It’s shocking to see what black people go through in America 😳 I’m from the UK and obviously we have racism but not like this AT ALL :/ god bless these men

[@enchantress5292]

I cried watching the movie I was so mad at the cops

[@nequakimbrough8771]

Yess! Especially Korey Wise. Gosh my heart ached for him

[@jacob_atl2768]

Same I’m was just watching it

[@lizbethochoa1312]

I cried the whole 4th episode. So painful.

[@somekpoptea2796]

On the 4th episode it was sooo sad he had to stay in that room :( he went crazy by then.

[@eugenemotes9921]

Cried for what?

[@themobileentrepreneur]

This is why players take a knee. Amerikkka justice system is not broken. It is designed that way. It's a replacement of slavery and slave patrol.

[@Talkinsports91]

Amen

[@brownskinladyiam]

I apologize I apologize for decades of your life being destroyed by a racist society I apologize

[@sxychinabrn]

@Ruth Grant does it matter ?

[@candorsspot2775]

We all need forgiveness, not apologies. I hope everyone has forgiven what's happened. These men have forgiven the state, and society has forgiven them and their group terrorizing the park that night.

[@hxneybee2859]

@@candorsspot2775 All of them were not terrorizing the park that night and it was like 3 or 4 people did you watch the Netflix series?

[@DistressedAndImpressed]

@@candorsspot2775 You clearly didn't watch this video or the series.

[@candorsspot2775]

@@hxneybee2859 No I watched 2 of the 5 give an interview with vladtv. But their own admission, they were with a group of guys who were up to no good. These two were so used to this type of depravity they saw nothing wrong with throwing rocks at people driving through the park. They also knew the group was attacking people. A homeless guy was beaten and someone else. Those two were beaten so badly that their companions that night got a year or more in jail.

[@amiraimathias5062]

Years have passed AND NOTHING HAS CHANGED

[@BlueHippieGoddess]

Amirai Mathias Thank you. Ppl keep talking in past tense. This still goes on everyday, no matter the police department

[@khariscadogan7619]

@@BlueHippieGoddess exactly black people do this to their own also smdh not only whites up to this day

[@khariscadogan7619]

Hello did you read my comment probably and understood what I Said up to this day black ppl still hate on each other and we got no unity despite all of that injustice and racism we have gotten from the white ppl smdh I never said any thing about racism being diminished

[@aquafina6544]

Decades has passed! 30yrs! Its gotten worse! They are now just straight up killing our boys and bypassing the judicial system. With all the technology and education this so called civilization has encountered, the hatred of brown skinned ppl has escalated and the barbaric practice of white supremacy has digressed to the days of lynch mobs. I am ashamed to be american!

[@amiraimathias5062]

@@aquafina6544 dont be I'm just a shame that we are not strong to do anything about it. Remember one thing this land and others around the world were conquered, it was never there's.

[@bensmith9284]

Korey is so broken it hurts so much 😔

[@chestchirecateyes]

I agree in part with your statement, but disagreed on the other hand about his brokenness. In another interview he did, he called the second meeting with the actual perpetrator who eventually confessed following that second encounter my destiny! Wow! Wait, what did he say, his "destiny" in the face of this travesty? This sounds like a profound spiritual awakening to me. Can you even begin to fathom coming face to face with the real perpetrator of a crime, for which you're doing time, that ruined your life, and forgiving him, not once, but twice, and then to call him your destiny? It says a lot about this man's character, then and now! I try to be the bigger person in most cases, but am I'm that enlightened yet? How about you, or anyone else? Let's not forget that his only reason for being entangled in this case was because he was supporting a friend. Korey is the real hero in this story.

[@bensmith9284]

cheshirecateyes true words brother

[@themadlad8540]

Because he knows what they did.

[@mo22535]

Korey still looks very affected OMG ...

[@alwaysm.i.a10]

Yeah he already had disabilities and a troubled household. The abuse in prison seemed to have made it worse.

[@hrh9736]

I just saw this POWERFUL story Thank you Ms Ava

[@conormc4561]

U didn't need all caps we can all read

[@desireegarcia5489]

Ms Ava is an amazing Director God bless her

[@LisaMarie51968]

I want to hug Korey like that! He’s my hero!!

[@pierramoore7182]

@Guy Meister they didn't even know each other yet so how they met in the cell room

[@TheJejala]

I just want to Hug Korey

[@veeslimedout]

Sasha_VX same omg

[@Orangelover22]

When the narrator said, "Into a dramatic netflix series" noo it wasn't dramatic, it was real and what happened to these boys has me livid, they never deserved this.

[@amenataa]

Exactly what I thought when the narrator said that . Ugh this world is too much at times

[@unclebook5395]

That’s literally what films like this are. They’re dramatizations of real life events. It’s not meant in a negative tone that’s just literally the term for it

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

Terrible....😔💔 This was way before my time, and the fact and startling reality that Donald Trump wanted these men dead on death row. Says a whole lot at about that evil man. These men were innocent, also says a lot about our justice system in this country.

[@nelsonmercado100]

Michael D. Williams III looking from the outside Donald trump wasn’t the only one thinking negative about these brothers. Look at episode 3 when one of the 5 girl friend dumped him and accuse him also the stepmother. When this happen I also thought they was guilty and wanted them dead.

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

Nelson Mercado I hear you...

[@skip031890]

@@nelsonmercado100 Exactly. It's so crazy how they're trying to make Trump look bad with this story. The way he felt about them was the way most people felt(white *and* black) at the time.

[@AQUAPHREESH193]

Kel0390 what black folks back then felt the same way tho as trump I’m not buyin that

[@skip031890]

@@AQUAPHREESH193 You weren't even born so stop trying to frame something a certain way just because you hate white people. People around the world wanted those guys convicted. It wasn't just white people. The guy up top is black I'm assuming and he just confirmed that as well, but you still want to believe otherwise for some reason.

[@mirandapriestly384]

that Korey episode was difficult to watch for sure...

[@robertsontirado4478]

I was born in NYC just can’t watch this, to painful.

[@e.t6480]

My ❤ goes out to them all especially for kory if i ever see him I'll hug him so hard 🤗 shame on the system & shame on NYC my city smh

[@e.t6480]

@deon harris u obviously didn't notice kory story? this is why i said especially for him..now watch (when they see us) on Netflix an when you? get to korey part you will understand why he stood out to alot of people!

[@e.t6480]

angels go watch the movie & see for yourself..

[@novalove4790]

Korey really doesn't say much in interviews. But he still has such a positive attitude after everything he's been through.

[@melanatedwoman3760]

Nova Love ...that can't be easy, who knows what he's going thru emotionally.

[@joyherring81]

My goodness this is painful to watch... I can't imagine living it.

[@2611Lover]

I'm praying for their healing. This was extremely hard to watch

[@daniellejohnson9501]

I swear cause when I first seen until the movie I had no clue they didn’t even know each other at first and I was questioning y would they confess I didn’t know any of the real details

[@autumn975]

I’m praying for them and their healing 🙏🏾

[@ericburton3255]

From prison to riches, they should’ve gotten way more than 40million!

[@CandieP]

And no money in the world can take back what they and their parents and families went through. When you lock away a innocent teenager you affect their family as well.

[@deadstockblack]

There isnt enough money on this earth to get back their youth man. They were traumatized for years.

[@tikanel]

I understand ur comment in a sense but these guys are far from rich

[@thefactsaccordingtogabbie149]

You forgetting taxes and them having to pay their lawyer off top. They might walked away with 2 or just over a lil 3 million dollars. But that's STILL NOT enough for what they been through, missed out on, lost and mental trama they still feel or face daily that we don't know about or can ever fully understand.

[@Lil.Turtle]

Don Northrup stfu

[@alesiarolle8177]

The jogger wrote a book about the case but she said she didn’t remember it🤔

[@aisharaelynn]

Alesia Rolle Oop😮

[@jacobwestin6793]

Of course she remembers the case, she was in court testifying. She might not have remembered the incident in central park but she, if anyone, knows everything about this case as she was the victim.

[@alesiarolle8177]

Jacob Westin sureeeeee

[@alesiarolle8177]

DatNoii and I oop-

[@jmo4479]

We shouldn’t question the jogger. What ever happened to her did in fact happen, and she has a right to talk about it. The people we should be more angry and concerned with are the people who coerced the boys when they were young.

[@wyetta9611]

This country really treat our Black men wrong. It saddens me. God bless each one of them.

[@shainaj1391]

Wy WY and the most saddest part is now they are doing it to both Black men and women

[@Itsallaboutus22]

Shaina J oh lord

[@shainaj1391]

ashley Stephens ikr

[@user-ms2gi6fz7r]

Frfr, you have to watch "The Thirteenth" it is on Netflix! Please, it is the sad truth of what certain races are portrayed as due to racism and more :(

[@MrTampaMan]

@@shainaj1391 Been doing this to both of us. They mistreat our girls by suspending them an our women medically.

[@infiniteamz9844]

The hug btw Korey and Ava 🙌

[@genielove91]

Just seen this last night. I cried like a baby. Truly sad 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Sega_Anna_Poni]

I just finished watching this on Netflix!!! I felt so sick and disgusted at how “the law” handled this, how they made them say things they didn’t do...made me so ANGRY! They have lost many many many years they will never get back, i cried so much watching this my heart goes out to these guys and their families. $41 mill is nothing compared to the precious time they missed with loved ones. God bless you❤️

[@Mrs_ChefAdams]

This is tragic and the justice system failed them. This story broke my heart

[@zanetaholly9275]

The "justice system" did exactly what it has been designed to do..

[@huntersmith674]

The system has very little to do with justice. It's mostly about tax. Which is very unfortunate.

[@Myrtismurdaugh15]

Poor korey,he isn’t smiling the whole time,plus the stuff he’s Been through is terrible and terrifying.

[@alanzarate7335]

IKR

[@katlap3101]

I love Ava for this, will support all of her projects now

[@Shericedr]

Korey your story BROKE ME DOWN.. I LAID IN BED AFTER WATCHING YOUR STORY AND CRIED LIKE A BABY, HELPLESS & HOPELESS...I'M SO SORRY

[@twith3ah]

the actor who played corey wise looks and acts just like him!!

[@user-wickedflower]

No apology!!! I will never forget watching this today on Netflix it totally did my head in. I hope these men have found some peace in their free lives.

[@jmss1858]

And still no apology. God bless these men and watch over them and their families.

[@vjvdyvvbh9yearsago941]

From the Futon wdym?

[@annnelo1381]

Antron seems so sad, I can’t even begin to imagine what they went through. Wish them all the best.

[@_.M3RANI._]

This why we shouldn't vote for trump!🤦🏾‍♀️😡

[@swaygfx]

If they didn’t apologize for slavery... you think .. Smh

[@MS-rj8dp]

These men have survived and come out the other side as heroes. That’s saying something!! They have strength, courage, and conviction. I would love to shake their hands!

[@Darkskinyaya]

Ummm why tf is the interview background like that? they are innocent!!! I understand it’s about prison system but don’t interview black men behind a jail decor background

[@wuluminati9622]

Not arguing against what your saying but I think it was to point out where these brothas were and no bars in front to show where they are now

[@Dd-po2ij]

BLESS All Of. Them 💘 I really WANT TO SEE THIS.

[@undreyvincent8294]

Matthew 10:34

[@nowill6711]

Shows how corrupt the sus is. Hopefully they get some kind of a life afterwards

[@kasp709]

They got paid a settlement of 40 million + and had their records cleared

[@Aaron-MackHartford]

Just make me sad and sick to my stomach, that these five boys accused and been in prison for something they didn’t do. While people who murdered somebody, get a fair trial and represent their side of the story. But these five teenage boys were force to confess something they didn’t even do, took away and wasted their livelihood in prison.

[@valenextdoor26]

i felt more for corey 😕 he came to support a friend then ended in jail 🥺

[@vickyfountain5094]

And I hope Yusuf is always there for him

[@valenextdoor26]

Vicky Fountain right

[@Talkinsports91]

Being a man of color in this country can get you killed

[@valenextdoor26]

Jesse Garcia-saenz sadly 😢

[@myopinion9313]

I just want to give Kory a Hug..May God bless him

[@timothytimmons9516]

Did the investigators get charged

[@canelalove9171]

Timothy Timmons that’s what I’d like to know

[@veeslimedout]

i doubt it .

[@CaliBoyee818]

Waiting for trump to tweet about this movie

[@awesomestar7597]

Omg korey is so handsome I wanna meet them. Their story their struggle Their lives man is so beautiful. Black men are brave strong and inspiring

[@187mrsmith]

The guy that played Korey wise deserves a academy award he was spot on & just made you feel the pain & want to cry...it's sad to Know this still goes on to this day!

[@tonyar5130]

The detectives should have been doing there job instead of just grabbing anybody to quiet the city concerns. I wonder how all these people that put those kids away slept at night. Don’t matter, many got Promotions and bonuses for this injustice. There were six victims.

[@BlueHippieGoddess]

Easy. They don’t see black kids or black ppl as human. They slept well and probably continue to sleep well

[@ihavealashinmy3rdeye921]

More than six victims. Because of the lousy and corrupt detectives and DA's, the real attacker Matais Reyes was able to strike again, killing at least one woman that we know about. This is why I believe that most of the "officials" still don't want to admit they were wrong because that murder and maybe more would be on their hands.

[@wayne88hd]

I am a man that don't really cry but Lord man I cried throughout this whole movie

[@cariocabassa]

I did the same...

[@Talkinsports91]

As a minority this hit home

[@traceygrant3386]

I was 23 when this happened and I knew that these young men were innocent. It hurt me then because I lived in Harlem I saw the division between the people. It was sad back then. This documentary was so hard to watch to see it played out in a film it broke my heart because I have a son and to see how they were treated to be thrown away like trash it rocked my soul because the system is not built for people of color because this is exactly what’ they think of us and our children animals. It brought tears to my eyes reliving it. I hope these young men find some peace ☮️ in there lives. This is a mothers and child’s worst nightmare.

[@NaturallyNerdeeNicol]

I made my sons watch this with me. I cried and they def got emotional.

[@thefactsaccordingtogabbie149]

If I had a son who of age to understand I would do the same. I'm thinking about asking my brother and sister-in-law. To TRY to get my 12 years old nephew to watch it.

[@YurrahAlHadi]

That's a good idea. I'm going to make my 3 step bros watch this.

[@NaturallyNerdeeNicol]

@@YurrahAlHadi it Def opened a conversation about laws, how they would handle certain situations, just because they are a black figure in authority doesn't mean they are your friend and a glimpse if history that isn't taught in school.

[@ErinJeanette]

That series broke my heart but especially korey wise..... Cried that whole episode

[@fatheradamahlightofyahawas2860]

Greetings! It's called Slavery in reverse... Shalom Pt.π This is what the Heathens supposed to do = Hate + Hate = Downfall in reverse... Shalom

[@somekpoptea2796]

After watching the series, I’ve been frustrated. I feel bad for all of them (especially Kory) I can’t get this out of my head, its so unfair. They never did anything but they still have to go to jail! Man shame on these cops. They knew they didn’t commit a crime. They saw that it was none of there DNA. But they still arrested them. The whole series I cried. It’s so unfair just racist. 😞😢😭

[@sideshowbob7782]

Who tf jogs in Central Park at night 😭

[@Ren-bj3qh]

Right? I'm not blaming her but she was brave for that, I would never.

[@sideshowbob7782]

Ren Lou factsss I’m not blaming her but that was pretty dum thing to do

[@sottovoce4626]

Especially with all the innocent teenagers just minding their own business...

[@Anyhoo222]

Antron and Korey still seem to be really affected by this. Understandably so, I'm just wondering if they're getting the help they need. It's so sad. I think of khalif Browders experience as well. Just so sad on so many levels.

[@bobdowlen3028]

Focus should also be on the arrogant, dishonest prosecutors and other investigators. Those are the horrendous GUILTY INDEED folks!

[@robberaahamad9619]

So sad but god is good ! These men are strong and still have a bright future ahead of them

[@leeann28]

I feel so so sorry i can’t even say how much. I would never know this story without Netflix so thanks a lot

[@hentron420]

1:47 If they could compare DNA results from this guy and the victim, why didn’t they compare the DNA from the Central Park Five?

[@jasminejohnson4850]

They actually did. Their DNA didn’t match at all. They pulled the “results are inconclusive” card because it fit their narrative better even though none of their DNA was a match. It’s scary what people in power can do to you even when they know you’re innocent.

[@fullychip6115]

Jasmine Johnson exactly how tf u gonna find them guilty with no physical evidence or dna to match smh

[@jelaminahnancy3825]

REWARDED????how is 41 million $ a reward after being in prison for 6-14 yrs for something you didn’t do??

[@ac4220]

Ava DuVERNAY is a BAD chick! You’ve done it again sis. Thank you for bringing their story to life like it needed to be done. Job well done!! Award winning performances, directing, and producing!!!

[@gb5664]

I wish that someone with a real power & influence put an END to this type of systematic racism. I tried to watch the movie 🎥 & I couldn't get through the first 20 minutes!!!.... Already knew how it would go down!!😳😰😲 .. The majority U.S. 🇺🇸 government IS CORRUPT & RACIST.... AF...

[@sabirabdul-lateef5352]

Any black or latino youth growing up in NYC back then knows that could have happened to anyone of us. Will always be like that.

[@HiHello-wz6bx]

It will if you do nothing and passively accept your circumstances you coward.

[@MeiZu0606]

power history!! God bless all, I admire youre stronger soul, you teach me a lot, you are great men!!!🙏 thanks Ava for show us the powerful life of this brave men!! and guys you though everybody hate you in society but if you read this... I DON'T HATE YOU, I LOVE YOU BROTHERS!! and more people too, be strong because in heaven you would have your reward, keep fighting!!!

[@hazeleyes611]

I have 3 son's and I'm CONSTANTLY keeping my son's in prayer. I cannot begin to tell you just how MUCH I PRAY!! And as I go along through the day, when I see another young man, I may be driving in the car, I silently whisper "Lord, watch over him" is my day to day prayer.

[@cindyking7229]

I have 1 and I do the thing every time he and his friends go out

[@hazeleyes611]

Cindy King Absolutely! We really can't live without prayer. And I will remember to keep your son in prayer. That's not just words. ...I really mean it.

[@hazeleyes611]

kmike1976 Of course we talk to our children sometimes until we're blue in the face (just an expression). But life has a way of throwing a curve ball. Have you heard of the expression" being in the right place at the wrong time?" This is what happened to these young guys. Prayer is asking God to protect, guide and for strength when we can do no more. Circumstances are all around us.....Prayer is a way of relating to God, must be in sincerity and faith. We can only see what's before our eyes. But God has an all seen eye. He knows what it will be like for us that day long before we even awake. Prayer is a communication with God. But he that come to God must believe that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him. (Hebrews 11:6KJV). I have talked to my son's all their lives and have lived by example, but sometimes that just isn't enough. We are living in perilous times. My son's have never been involved with the law and I thank God for that.l

[@candorsspot2775]

@@hazeleyes611 It is not about talking but leading by example. These boys were out in a school day doing whatever in a dangerous city. Doing what's right and expecting better from others starts with doing what's right ourselves.

[@hazeleyes611]

Candor spot Obviously you misunderstood my meaning. Please re-read all my comments.

[@alyssawilliams2147]

The way Ava touches their faces is just so pure

[@levell18]

Looking at korey kind of breaks my heart in these interviews because i feel like that way he is compared to the others is partly because he spend so much more time in prison.

[@tikanel]

weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning WE BLESS YOUR NAME JESUS GOD BLESS YOU GUYS

[@ramnek8722]

They are monsters, netflix left the evidence out, utter fantasy world stuff

[@charishsanae346]

"i-is my mm-mom here?" tears tears tears.... 1:19

[@athenasmith6882]

Im confused as to why if only one man did it, why were 5 boys arrested?

[@bertrampole4392]

Because they were in the park when it happened

[@selah8580]

Bc the PO couldn't be wrong

[@sottovoce4626]

Because they confessed to the crime

[@mariafitts]

No money could ever repay these poor guys time

[@DialloMoore503]

Mary Fitts Word.

[@sophia13able]

I recently started to watch this on Netflix. I am on the FIRST EPISODE and I feel sick to my gut and very very upset!!!!

[@dharkknight4747]

I think something happened to Korey's feet/legs.. he don't walk right.. I swear them goons that did this gone get it one way or antother, sooner than later!

[@WhatSoEverThingsAreLovely]

If it turned out that just 1 man did it.....how did they lock up 5 men for it?

[@amirriam8451]

Exactly

[@rashadmillington2001]

From watching this I wanted to cry 😢 and I fell bad for Korey he wasn’t on the list he was just being a good friend.

[@reinajaay]

Wish I could hug them all 💖 Sending them so much love and positive energy.

[@raniajaber1163]

This show and the story broke my heart what a cruel world 💔

[@ncandya7309]

The voice: “ Covicted on what they always maintained were coerced confessions” Me: 🤔🤔It was a coerced confession😤😡

[@sottovoce4626]

In the videos, the confessions do not seem coerced.

[@nuhmar3331]

Koreys story was very aggressive to watch. It wouldn’t never happen if he went with Yusif

[@ChaRree_Vyu444]

Omg this was and is one of the most unjustified racist BS things that should not have never ever happened I feel so bad for these men god this was just troubled I pray that theses men stay strong 💪🏾

[@JessWeezy1]

Literally just finished watching this on Netflix. Pure outrage and tears every single episode. Had to hug my boys a few times during the last one. Speechless

[@ebonyjudah4329]

I would like to smack the 22 ppl who put thumbs down on this vid

[@DialloMoore503]

Ebony Williams They’re racist Internet dwellers (of course).

[@bundydachosen1]

I was so filled with rage i couldn’t even finish episode 1

[@lifelinegmail]

Me too. Don't think I could watch the rest

[@supajoe842]

They was robbing n beating people up that night etc that movie sucked

[@NelsonMontana1234]

The evidence is overwhelming that they are guilty. They got off on a technicality and that allowed some filmmakers to re-tell the story with a racist angle. And that's what people want to believe.

[@Krinna]

Because of comments like these i lose hope in humanity... There's 5 kids who were questioned for hours to make a confession. But you don't believe a DNA test? Shame on you... I hope the best for you man.

[@jordannewsom3606]

​@@Krinna They were there but they had one more suspect