From Football Star to Wrongful Conviction: Brian Banks' Journey to Exoneration

Brian Banks: A Wrongful Conviction and the Price of a Plea Bargain Brian Banks, a promising young football player, had his life derailed by a false accusation. A 15-year-old girl claimed he had raped her, leading to his conviction. He faced a potential 44-year sentence but accepted a plea bargain, resulting in six years in prison. Years later, the girl admitted that her accusations were false, and Banks was exonerated. This case underscores the challenges faced by those accused of crimes, even when innocent, and the pressures of plea bargaining. "It's a story of a plea bargain gone wrong," says the lawyer interviewed in the video. Banks' story serves as a cautionary tale of the flaws within the justice system and the importance of due process.