Elizabeth Lederer, lead prosecutor involved in the Central Park Five trial, will no longer teach at Columbia Law School after student demands for her termination; move comes in wake of release of Netflix miniseries 'When They See Us'. - NBCBLK
The lead prosecutor involved in the trial of five young men known as the Central Park Five, whose conviction was later vacated, will no longerElizabeth Lederer is not seeking reappointment from her position as part-time lecturer at the university after a, according to a letter to students from the school's dean.
"However, given the nature of the recent publicity generated by the Netflix portrayal of the Central Park case, it is best for me not to renew my teaching application," the statement said. The so-called Central Park Five — Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana, Korey Wise and Yusef Salaam — were vindicated 13 years after the crime when a serial rapist confessed to the attack.
"I am deeply committed to fostering a learning environment that furthers this important and ongoing dialogue, one that draws upon the lived experiences of all members of our community and actively confronts the most difficult issues of our time," Lester said.
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