Years later, serial rapist Matias Reyes confessed to the crime after a reopening of the case in 2002 discovered DNA evidence found on the victim's clothing was linked to him.
The Central Park jogger case lawsuit then came into fruition in 2003 when the five men filed a $250 million lawsuit against the city for the wrongful convictions and violation of their civil rights.
There may have been a Central Park jogger case lawsuit settlement at $40M, however, it still reportedly needs approval from a Manhattan comptroller and a federal judge who has overseen the case.
According to a person familiar with the Central Park jogger case lawsuit settlement, like several other cases where the city settles civil rights claims, the municipal government won't probably admit to any wrongdoing.
Central Park jogger case lawsuit required views of both sides. However, Jonathan Moore, one of the lawyers for the men and a spokeswoman for the city's Law Department have declined to comment and cited pending litigation for the refusal.
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