Linda Fairstein

Linda Fairstein is a former prosecutor and author known for her work on high-profile criminal cases in New York City, including the Central Park jogger case in 1989. As head of the Manhattan District Attorney's Sex Crimes Unit, Fairstein played a significant role in shaping policies regarding sex crimes and victim advocacy. However, her legacy has been complicated by her involvement in the controversial prosecution of the Central Park Five, a group of Black and Latino teenagers wrongfully convicted of a crime they did not commit. Fairstein has authored several crime novels, drawing on her extensive legal experience.