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Cleared Of Rape Conviction

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:05 pm
by Advo
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Five years in prison. Then five years of probation and wearing an electronic monitoring device. The shame of being a registered sex offender. Not being able to get a job. His dream of playing in the NFL destroyed, possibly forever.

Brian Banks, now 26, has gone through all that.

Then Thursday, the California man's rape conviction was dismissed. His accuser, who last year sent Banks a message on Facebook suggesting that they "let bygones be bygones," had been videotaped saying she lied about being raped. Wanetta Gibson's previous statements to police about the alleged 2002 incident had been the only evidence against Banks — there was no physical evidence that Banks had raped her. With the change in her story, prosecutors and a judge agreed, there was no case.

Having his name cleared made for "the greatest day of my life," Banks told Southern California Public Radio's Patt Morrison. Not only does the conviction come off his record, but the electronic monitor comes off his ankle and he no longer has to register as a sex offender.

The former high school football star, who once seemed to be on the way to playing for the University of Southern California, says he now wants to pursue that lifelong dream of playing in the NFL.


Banks' story, which he's scheduled to talk about later today with All Things Considered, raises anew questions about the U.S. legal system. After his arrest, as KPCC reports, Banks' lawyer "urged him to plead no contest rather than risk a sentence of 41 years to life in prison if convicted."

Justin Brooks of the California Innocence Project, who handled Banks' case after the accuser recanted, told Patt Morrison that racism surely played a part in what happened. Banks' original lawyer, he said, basically told the then-teenager that because he was a large, black, young man it would be his word against hers and that he should take the deal.

As for Banks' accuser, she hasn't been willing to repeat to authorities what she said on the videotape (made by a private investigator) about the accusation. In fact, the Los Angeles Times says, she "recanted her video statement." Her family had been granted a $1.5 million legal judgment from the Long Beach, Calif., public school system because she had claimed the rape happened on school property. Now, Brooks told the Times, she doesn't want to put that money at risk.

Banks is looking ahead. He told KPCC that, "I remained unbroken throughout this situation and I know that if I can get through this and get my life back, I'll be able to get through the rest."

This is a sad case walle, I believe she would be in prison and do the same time he did.

Re: Cleared Of Rape Conviction

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:15 pm
by tightrope
DAMN :down:
THE WOMAN SHOULD SPEND A FEW YEARS IN JAIL. :down:

Re: Cleared Of Rape Conviction

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:16 pm
by ZubeirAwal
but she wouldn't because it's America.
Miskiin guy wallahi.It is very sad indeed, if i saw her in real life, how much bitchslap's i would give her walahi.

Re: Cleared Of Rape Conviction

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:21 pm
by jalaaludin5
I feel for the brother.

that bi'tch should be raped for real.

Re: Cleared Of Rape Conviction

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:23 pm
by eliteSomali
smh. she did da nigga dirty. she should be raped for real.

Re: Cleared Of Rape Conviction

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:29 pm
by Tuushi
Surely,she cant be just let go like that right?

Miskiinka.

Re: Cleared Of Rape Conviction

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:35 pm
by Somaliman50
reminds me of the story of the tom robinson case in the 'to kill a mockingbird' scene of the 30s.

say no to institutional racism :up:

Re: Cleared Of Rape Conviction

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:39 pm
by Advo
Tuushi wrote:Surely,she cant be just let go like that right?

Miskiinka.
"Hey am yeah it's me...look I know we had a bad run in the past but lets just put it all behind us, ok brain?"

Re: Cleared Of Rape Conviction

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:41 pm
by Tuushi
abakar20 wrote:reminds me of the story of the tom robinson case in the 'to kill a mockingbird' scene of the 30s.

say no to institutional racism :up:

I dont think this has anything to do with race.

There was a similar case that happened to a white man accused by a Latino.He served good time.

Advo.Not to advocate for this but he could just finish her and serve jail rightfully. :lol:

Re: Cleared Of Rape Conviction

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:41 pm
by jalaaludin5
Tuushi wrote:Surely,she cant be just let go like that right?
Wrong. She will get away with it.

All a woman has to do is to cry rape and your done. Lock you up first then investigate, but by the time you are cleared your name and picture has been all over the news and pappers plastic surgery might be a hell of lot more apeapling than to be known as the rapist. or the rapist that was cleared.

Re: Cleared Of Rape Conviction

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:44 pm
by fighter
The feminist weapon: CRY RAPE.

Re: Cleared Of Rape Conviction

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:45 pm
by Somaliman50
Tuushi wrote:
abakar20 wrote:reminds me of the story of the tom robinson case in the 'to kill a mockingbird' scene of the 30s.

say no to institutional racism :up:

I dont think this has anything to do with race.

There was a similar case that happened to a white man accused by a Latino.He served good time.

Advo.Not to advocate for this but he could just finish her and serve jail rightfully. :lol:
Justin Brooks of the California Innocence Project, who handled Banks' case after the accuser recanted, told Patt Morrison that racism surely played a part in what happened. Banks' original lawyer, he said, basically told the then-teenager that because he was a large, black, young man it would be his word against hers and that he should take the deal.
didnt say racism was the main point, but its still a factor. something tells me a judge court case between the word of a black man and a white person would somehow still go in favour of the white person.

Re: Cleared Of Rape Conviction

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:53 pm
by xiimaaya
Somali xaliimos has been taking lessons on this..

Re: Cleared Of Rape Conviction

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:54 pm
by Tuushi
abakar20 wrote:
Tuushi wrote:
abakar20 wrote:reminds me of the story of the tom robinson case in the 'to kill a mockingbird' scene of the 30s.

say no to institutional racism :up:

I dont think this has anything to do with race.

There was a similar case that happened to a white man accused by a Latino.He served good time.

Advo.Not to advocate for this but he could just finish her and serve jail rightfully. :lol:
Justin Brooks of the California Innocence Project, who handled Banks' case after the accuser recanted, told Patt Morrison that racism surely played a part in what happened. Banks' original lawyer, he said, basically told the then-teenager that because he was a large, black, young man it would be his word against hers and that he should take the deal.
didnt say racism was the main point, but its still a factor. something tells me a judge court case between the word of a black man and a white person would somehow still go in favour of the white person.
That is the advice the lawyer gave who gave up before fighting.

Hope she serves time for ruining his life.

Re: Cleared Of Rape Conviction

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 8:08 pm
by Colonel
The land of the free.

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