Episode 85 - The Central Park 5

RedHanded

Wondery | RedHanded

True Crime

4.5 • 18.2K Ratings

🗓️ 14 March 2019

⏱️ 88 minutes

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Summary

In 1989 5 young black and Latino boys from Harlem were accused and convicted of the rape and assault of Trisha Meili, a young white woman. They spent between 5 and 13 years in prison until finally in 2003 their sentences were vacated. As we approach the 30th anniversary of this notorious case join the girls, and their special guest - Tracy Clayton - for an in depth look into a brutal crime, and racially charged social, political and media response that still resonates today.

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0:00.0	Prime members, you can listen to Redhanded early and ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the app today.
0:15.0	I'm Hannah. I'm Cerushi. And welcome to a very very special Redhanded because today
0:21.0	I'm not actually under a duvet in my bedroom in North London. I'm in New York City and opposite me
0:26.0	is the Queen of podcasting Tracey Clay. I'm trying not to squeal and upset people's pets. Hi!
0:34.0	Thank you so much for being here. If you don't know who Tracey is, get out more. But you can also, you can check her out on strong black legends
0:42.0	which is her brand spanking new podcast with Netflix. Yes, Netflix and Strong Black Lead. Follow all of those things
0:49.0	if you want to hear me do more squealing. Just like Tracey meets her favorite people in screams at them. Is so much fun, please listen.
0:57.0	So you can go and check that out. But today, well we don't know if there's going to be squealing yet. There might be some squealing. Probably will be. Sorry, in advance.
1:05.0	We're going to be doing the Central Park 5 because I'm in New York, felt appropriate. And it's also the 30 year anniversary this very year.
1:12.0	I actually did not realize that. When Netflix are bringing out a new documentary series.
1:18.0	They've been doing really well with documentaries lately. I'm not just saying that because they gave me so much money.
1:24.0	Do you have a prior affiliation with someone?
1:26.0	You know, only accidentally.
1:29.0	I also noticed, yeah, I'm already going off on a tangent. But British True Crime, I had not paid much attention recently
1:36.0	because I was like, I don't know where it's step for church. Shire and all this stuff. They are not having any reference points.
1:41.0	But they're really freaking good. And so now I'm just like, I'm always on Netflix. Please don't make the tune.
1:47.0	I'm too promotion.
1:49.0	They actually didn't pay me that much.
1:54.0	Perfect. Amazing. Welcome Netflix.
2:01.0	Alright, I think we should probably crack on. Absolutely. Because you guys might be in a studio in New York City hanging out together.
2:07.0	But I am still very much under a duvet in my bedroom.
2:11.0	I'm the baller today.
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