Celebrity Biographies
Raymond Santana Bio, Family, Career, Net Worth, Metrics
Profession: | Entrepreneur |
Date of Birth: | September 07, 1974 |
Age: | 47 |
Net value : | 5 millions |
Place of birth: | Atlanta, Georgia |
Height (m): | 1,80 |
Religion: | Christianity |
Relationship Status: | Married |
Raymond Santana is an American producer, businessman, activist and fashion designer. Moreover, he is also the founder of a clothing company ‘Park Madison NYC’. However, this personality has also become a controversial figure since he had to serve a prison sentence for five years of adolescence which he did not commit.
Additionally, he is one of five teenagers in the notorious Central Park joggers assault and rape case. The American businessman was just fourteen when the incident happened and has been charged with participating in the crime along with the other four. After being released from resentful five years in prison, they filed a lawsuit against the newspaper for malicious prosecution, emotional distress and racial discrimination.
RAYMOND SANTANA: BIOGRAPHY, FAMILY, CAREER
Raymond Santana was born on September 7, 1974, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States as Raymond Santana Jr. There is no information about his parents or siblings. regarding his education, he was able to study and graduate while in prison. Additionally, he graduated in 2017 from Bronx Preparatory High School along with his friends Yusef and Kevin who were victims of the case.
After his release from prison, it became difficult for him to adopt civilian life. As he tried to live a normal life, he said he couldn’t enjoy his life like before the incident. Since the media portals were always looking for him to get something negative, like he was at fault or guilty. Do you think that’s the right behavior to torment people who want to get away with it?
#TBT….Today I give thanks for LIFE…thank you Father GOD for the birth, for the growth and for my development..today I am grateful for the journey. For the way, and for the voice..Father God nothing is impossible..thank you for the guidance..it was written..I am just here to serve..give thanks on this day..enjoy your day people . #whentheyseeus #theExonerated5 #ParkMadisonNyc #theBrotherhood #westandtogether #wedothisforjustice #dreamsdocometrue #youngkings #youngraymondsantana ps I hope my future son looks like me…
A post shared by Raymond Santana (@santanaraymond) on Nov 27, 2019 at 11:21pm PST
RAYMOND SANTANA: PERSONAL LIFE AND WIFE
After serving for five years in all innocence, he was released from prison, however, at this time, he still had the support and support of his family and the love of his life. Later, when the incident stopped, after a few years, he married his longtime girlfriend, Nekesta Samone Shelton. However, the couple reportedly separated, but no hint of the statement is available in the media. Moreover, he had a daughter Melia Symone with Nekesta.
He remarried on June 7, 2020, to Flavor of Love alum Deelishis after six months of their engagement in December 2019. Additionally, he is also a dad to the other two daughters. According to sources, the two couples produced children from their previous relationships.
Central Park Jogging Kit:
Additionally, there was a lot of debate on social media about the jogger’s assault and rape in the year 1989. Additionally, the five teenagers: Yusef Salaam, Korey Wise, Antron McCray, and Kevin Richardson, including Raymond Santana, were the innocent victims of the case. In fact, what happened was that jogger Trisha Meili, who was jogging at night in Central Park, New York, was implicated in rapes and assaults. She was later found unconscious with severe skull damage and blood draining from her body.
After long periods of investigation, the five teenagers confessed to being victims of the attacks. Despite their incarceration, in early 2002, Matias Reyes, an actual person behind the convicted murderer and rapist, confronted the case manager. Reyes also confessed to another rape near Central Park earlier in 1989. Eventually, after DNA testing, all five men were vacated from conviction while Reyes is currently serving for those crimes. The five men later filed a lawsuit against the newspaper for malicious prosecution, emotional distress and racial discrimination. They then walked away with $1.5 million in compensation
RAYMOND SANTANA: NET WORTH AND SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES
Leaving these difficult times behind him, he has to earn a lot from his career and his business. Moreover, he also got huge compensation after filing a lawsuit in court for their losses and mental damage. However, he said he did very good works which helped to earn a profitable amount. Hence, he has an estimated net worth of around $5 million.
He is active on different social networks with personal and verified accounts. On Instagram, he goes through the handle @santanaraymond with 415,000 followers. He does not appear to be active on Facebook. But he has a @santanaraymond Twitter account with 32.1k followers.
RAYMOND SANTANA: BODY MEASUREMENTS
The multi-talented personality has a well-built body that stands 5 feet 10 inches or 1.80 meters tall. His body weighs around 81 kg with unknown body measurements of chest, waist and biceps. He additionally has black hair with those dark brown eyes.