Manhattan DA May Reinvestigate Malcolm X's Assassination

Manhattan DA May Reinvestigate Malcolm X's Assassination

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The video discusses a documentary released on Netflix that explores the assassination of Malcolm X. The Manhattan District Attorney's office, led by Cyrus Vance, is conducting a preliminary review of the case, prompted by new evidence suggesting the innocence of two convicted men. The documentary presents confessions and evidence that challenge the original convictions. The DA's office has a history of re-investigating wrongful convictions, as seen in the 1989 Central Park case, where five men were exonerated.

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What did the District Attorney's office plan to do regarding the 55-year-old case?

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What new evidence was presented in the documentary regarding Malcolm X's murder?

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