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The group has a history with the former president.
Linda Fairstein will not receive any money in the settlement, a spokesperson for Netflix told The Daily Beast.
Central Park Five prosecutor Linda Fairstein’s defamation lawsuit over the series is expected to kick off in June.
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Yusef Salaam will represent a central Harlem district after running unopposed in part due to his overwhelming primary victory.
Yusef Salaam claimed more than 50% of the votes—besting at least three competitive challengers.
The group of teenagers were wrongly convicted for the attack and rape of a twilight jogger in 1989, sparking national discussions on race and criminal justice.
Steven Lopez had pleaded guilty to robbery in connection with the infamous 1989 case.
The campaign said it shouldn't have accepted the donation months after they received the money.
The former mayor said he has “no idea” about his current stance on the city and NYPD’s handling of the case.
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