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Donald Trump demonized Yusef Salaam as a child. So why has Salaam forgiven him?

After serving time for a crime he didn't commit, the former member of the "Central Park Five" says forgiveness lets him release the "weight of the ball and chain" that is anger.

Yusef Salaam, a member of the New York City Council, was one of the “Central Park Five." He has since forgiven former President Donald Trump for his role in their wrongful sentencing.
Yusef Salaam, a member of the New York City Council, was one of the “Central Park Five." He has since forgiven former President Donald Trump for his role in their wrongful sentencing.Read moreMary Altaffer / AP