Donald Trump is being sued by the Central Park Five for defamation due to his claims that they were guilty of the 1989 Central Park jogger case, despite DNA evidence proving their innocence since 2002 ¹. The Central Park Five, five black and Latino teenagers, were wrongly convicted and later exonerated after serving their sentences.

Trump's history with the case dates back to 1989 when he took out a full-page ad in New York City newspapers calling for the reinstatement of the death penalty, specifically referencing the Central Park Five case ¹. Even after the convictions were vacated, Trump continued to assert the group's guilt.

*Background of the Case*
The Central Park Five's story highlights the systemic racism and flaws in the justice system that led to their wrongful convictions ¹. The group's story has been highly publicized, with documentaries like "The Central Park Five" and "When They See Us" shedding light on the injustices they faced.

*Trump's History of Racial Controversies*
This is not the first time Trump has been involved in racial controversies ¹. He has a history of making racist remarks and promoting conspiracy theories, such as the "birther" movement against Barack Obama.Central Park five