The Central Park Jogger Case refers to the 1989 assault and rape of a female jogger in Central Park, New York City. The incident led to the wrongful conviction of five teenagers, known as the Central Park Five, who were coerced into confessing. They were later exonerated in 2002 when another man, Matias Reyes, confessed to the crime, and DNA evidence confirmed his involvement. The case highlighted issues of racial bias, police misconduct, and the flaws in the criminal justice system. It sparked public outrage and discussions about the treatment of minorities and the reliability of confessions obtained under duress. The story has since been depicted in various media, including the 2019 Netflix series, When They See Us.