[Applause] good evening I'm Donald Smith and this is on point news TV tonight we bring you a powerful moment from the Democratic National Convention that resonated Across the Nation Top members of the Central Park 5 Usef Salam Cory wise Raymond Santana and Kevin Richardson took the stage to share their message with the world these men once wrongfully convicted of a horrific crime stood United to address former president Donald Trump who decades ago called for their execution Yousef Salam now a New York City council member spoke directly to the heart of the matter 45 wanted us un alive he wanted us dead today we are exonerated Salam stated referring to Trump's Infamous core for the death penalty he went on to say has never changed and he never will that man thinks that hate is the animating force in America it is not Cory wise another member of the group reminded the nation of this painful chapter highlighting how Trump spent thousands of dollars on th we were innocent kids why is declared he also expressed his support for vice president CA Harris praising her efforts to bring fairness to the justice system and voicing his confidence in her lead leadership as a future president in 1989 these five boys aged 14 to 16 were wrongfully convicted of raping and assaulting a young woman in central Parker conviction that was overturned years later when the true perpetrator Mosa's rates confessed with DNA evidence confirming his guilt despite their exoneration former president Trump has never apologized for his actions his refusal comes as he attempts to appeal to Black voters in the upcoming election a demographic that overwhelmingly supported President Biden in 2020 doite the Central Park 5 reminded us all of the importance of justice and the necessity of confronting hate no matter how powerful its Advocates may be their words serve as a poignant reminder of the enduring impact of Truth and perseverance that's the news for on point news TV I'm Donald Smith reminding you to stay informed stay on point and remember there's nothing to hard for the creator of the universe you were chosen if you enjoyed tonight's report don't forget to hit that like button and subscribe for more news with OnPoint news TV