Brian Banks was falsely accused of raping high school classmate Wanetta Gibson in 2002. The investigator automatically believed that a rape had been committed, and that he was the perpetrator. No impartial investigation, no presumption of innocence, no due process.

Banks faced a nearly impossible decision of 41 years-to-life in prison, or take a plea deal and spend 5 years in confinement, with probation and lifetime registration as a sex-offender. He took the plea.

Nearly a decade later, Gibson sent Banks a Facebook message saying, “Let’s let bygones be bygones.” Surprised to receive that message, Banks worked with a private investigator to set up a meeting. It was there, on hidden camera, that Gibson admitted fabricating the entire story.

Banks was exonerated on May 24, 2012 -- see attached photo.

Brian Banks The Movie comes out August 9, 2019.

For more information, see "Brian Banks Saga Reveals the Flaws of a ‘Start By Believing’ Criminal Justice System."