The Atlanta Falcons have signed Brian Banks, a one-time high school football star who served five years in prison and five years on probation for a rape he didn’t commit, reports FOX’s Jay Glazer.
Gang, I’m reporting the best scoop I could ever report: my man FINALLY has his dream back: Falcons have just signed @brianbanksfree!!!!
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) April 3, 2013
At age 16, Banks was a top-tier recruit who had been offered a scholarship to USC. Then, a classmate accused him of rape. As ESPN’s Rick Reilly reported in May 2012, Banks pleaded guilty at the urging of his lawyer and served 62 months in prison.
But then, out of nowhere, the classmate contacted Banks on Facebook, which ultimately led to a meeting where she admitted he was innocent. A judge threw out his conviction.
(See more about Banks’ story on this clip from 60 Minutes).
Reilly reported shortly after his release that Banks had offers to try out for the Dolphins, Seahawks, Chiefs and Redskins. He was invited back for Seattle’s minicamp but didn’t stick with the team. He ended up signing with the UFL’s Las Vegas Locos in September.
But now he has a shot with Atlanta.
I just heard @brianbanksfree from the complex. Just passed his physical and said “Jay, I’m on Cloud 10, I passed Cloud 9.” I love it!
2. "need more info on this..." In response to Reply # 0
>But then, out of nowhere, the classmate contacted Banks on Facebook, which ultimately led to a meeting where she admitted he was innocent. A judge threw out his conviction.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
6. "Gotta see if I can find the 60 Minutes story....." In response to Reply # 2
But it is basically what it says, he was out, wearing a monitor anklet when she hit him up on Facebook taking about lets talk. His attorney set up a meeting where they got her to confess on tape that he didn't rape her and she was scared to tell the truth because they had also sued the school district and gotten an over million dollar settlement. They took the video to the judge who threw out the conviction....
7. "damn shame...is there a statute of limitations on false accusations/" In response to Reply # 6
false police report? I wonder.
No one's getting a dime from her..that money long gone. Anchor said that whhen she went to the PI's office, she took the bus.
truly disgusting.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
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