June 28, 2023 - Yusef Salaam, formerly one of the teenagers unjustly accused, convicted, and incarcerated for the assault of a woman while jogging in New York's Central Park, has achieved a significant triumph.
He emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for a city council position in New York, greatly enhancing his prospects of becoming a duly elected representative for a district in Harlem.
The Associated Press has refrained from announcing a definitive winner in the primary race, as the outcome of the election may remain uncertain for several days. This is due to New York's ranked-choice voting regulations, which come into effect when no candidate secures a majority of over 50% of the total vote.
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