"The Central Park Five" refers to a group of five Black and Latino teenagers who were wrongfully convicted in 1989 for the assault and rape of a white female jogger in Central Park, New York City. The case gained national attention and highlighted issues of race, media bias, and the criminal justice system. After serving years in prison, the convictions were overturned in 2002 when another man, Matias Reyes, confessed to the crime, and DNA evidence confirmed his involvement. The case remains a significant example of the consequences of wrongful convictions and the impact of societal prejudices on legal proceedings.