Topic: Watch the video The Central Park Five (2012). This video examines the case of five teenagers who were accused of raping a woman in Central Park in 1989. The video is available to stream on Amazon Prime, and one copy is available at the library. If you are experiencing difficulty accessing this video, please let me know. Pay specific attention to the juvenile/criminal justice procedures experienced by the Central Park Five. Based on what you know about juvenile justice, you are to address flaws in the way that this case was handled. You should pay attention to the way that the police and the courts processed this case, specifically focusing on the underlying philosophies of juvenile justice. Were there any due process issues? You may also want to consider what is legal vs. what is ethical when it comes to the actions of the police and the courts in this case. What was the most surprising to you about this case?
