ATLANA, Ga. (KTLA) — Brian Banks, the one-time high school football star who served time after being falsely accused of rape, has signed with the Atlanta Falcons. Banks drew national attention after a Los Angeles judge overturned his conviction
The woman recanted her claim and offered to help Banks clear his name. That helped lead to the conviction being overturned by a California court and Banks' record cleared.
With all the negative stories happening in the sports world right now, this is a positive one.
At 17, Brian Banks had what high school juniors dream of. Ranked 11th nationwide as middle linebacker, the Californian had committed to play football at the University of Southern California after a series of offers from other Division 1 schools. All
ATLANTA Brian Banks said signing with the Atlanta Falcons is his second-biggest accomplishment. The biggest was Banks' exoneration of rape charges one year ago. Banks, 27, signed with the Falcons on Wednesday, giving him an opportunity he said he
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