I read with dismay of the abuse that was heaped upon Linda Fairstein, former prosecutor of the New York County District Attorney’s Office. I find those who responded based upon the show “When They See Us” may be well-meaning but wrong.

Everyone has a right to their opinions, but they do not have the right to their own facts. One cannot and should not be allowed to make up facts to justify an opinion. This rush to judgment to condemn Ms. Fairstein is unfair and inappropriate. The show was interesting and impactful, but it was not a totally fair portrayal of the events. What happened to these young men is disturbing but it cannot be laid upon the shoulders of Ms. Fairstein. To see a person’s reputation torn apart and this invective heaped upon her is distressing.