The Central Park Five: A Chronicle of a City Wilding
“This is a controversial and important book, presenting a powerful argument that the minority youths who are convicted of raping and nearly murdering “the Central Park Jogger” were innocent of that crime (though not necessarily of other violent crimes committed in Central Park that night). It demonstrates that our justice system is far from full proof even in the face of alleged confession, eyewitness and forensic evidence. Were these false convictions based on understandable mistakes? Or were they based on racial stereotyping? Read this fine book and make up your own mind.” –Alan M. Dershowitz, author ofThe Trials of Zion“An important cultural document, and unquestionably worth reading…Burns’s gripping tale may serve as an allegory for some of the most pressing criminal justice issues of our time.” –The New York Times Book Review“Gripping from start to finish,The Central Park Fiveis an unvarnished look at one of the most infamous crimes in New York City history. You may think you know the true story of the Central Park jogger, but you don’t. Sarah Burns tells a harrowing story, in which her only allegiance is to the truth.” –Kevin Baker, author ofDreamland“Remarkable…Straightforward, thought-provoking reportage.” –Booklist “Measured, riveting…The Central Park Five is an important book.” –The Cleveland Plain Dealer“A riveting retrospective.” –News Blaze