Woman who accused ex-football player of rape unlikely to face charges - Mustang Forum

Alfdog · 05-25-2012, 10:10 AM

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May 25, 2012 | 9:24 am 2624

A woman who claimed that she was raped by a star high school football player -- sending him to prison for five years -- is not likely to be charged with making a false accusation, prosecutors said.

In the summer of 2002, Wanette Gibson accused Brian Banks, now 26, of rape. The two were students at Long Beach Poly High School. Rather than take the he-said-she-said case to trial and risk a 41-years-to-life prison sentence, Banks pleaded no contest to forcible rape, spent five years in prison and, after his release, was forced to register as a sex offender and wear an electronic monitoring bracelet.

"It's been a struggle, it's been a nightmare," he said. "It's more than I can describe, the things that I've been through."

Banks was considered a top college football prospect. A 6-foot-4, 225-pound middle linebacker, he had been courted by USC, UCLA and other football powerhouses, he said.

He asked the California Innocence Project for help, but with no new evidence there was little the organization could do.

Then, last year, the woman sent him a friend request on Facebook.

She felt guilty that he had lost out on going to college and playing football and had "a desire to make amends," Banks' attorneys said in court documents.

When Banks heard from her, he recalled, "I stopped what I was doing and got down on my knees and prayed to God to help me play my cards right."

She agreed to meet him and a private investigator. Their conversation was taped and Gibson said, "No, he did not rape me."

That admission set off an extraordinary chain of events that culminated Thursday morning. A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge dismissed Banks' conviction, ending 10 years of turmoil in a hearing that lasted less than a minute.

According to Banks and his private investigator, Gibson refused to tell prosecutors that she had lied, so that she wouldn't have to return the $1.5-million settlement her family won in court after suing the Long Beach Unified School District.

Her taped admission was enough for the California Innocence Project to take his case -– and for the judge to dismiss the conviction.

Deputy Dist. Atty. Brentford Ferreira said prosecutors had no plans to charge Gibson, saying it would be a difficult case to prove.

LSx · 05-25-2012, 10:14 AM

Her family should be forced to make restitution, and she should be locked up for the same term. How the FVCK are they letting this piece of sh1t get away with this.

Laynlow200 · 05-25-2012, 10:16 AM

that's just so fvcked up. Hopefully she'll get raped for real.

infinity4life · 05-25-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LSx

Her family should be forced to make restitution, and she should be locked up for the same term. How the FVCK are they letting this piece of sh1t get away with this.

She's a female ... if they punish her then female rape victims will be scared to come forward (strong female logic)

IRSmart · 05-25-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Laynlow200

that's just so fvcked up. Hopefully she'll get raped for real.

someone needs to make an honest woman out of her.

Mr Hollywood · 05-25-2012, 10:25 AM

That dude's about to get paid.

95BadBird · 05-25-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by infinity4life

She's a female ... if they punish her then female rape victims will be scared to come forward (strong female logic)

so you're saying you're a girl?

silvr00stang · 05-25-2012, 10:30 AM

that's ****ed up.

Edweiser63 · 05-25-2012, 11:23 AM

stonny10 · 05-25-2012, 11:31 AM

Would Double Jeopardy apply here? If so rape her.

MustangFan · 05-25-2012, 11:42 AM

https://www.facebook.com/wanette.gibson

TeXasTrash · 05-25-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MustangFan

https://www.facebook.com/wanette.gibson

Dont think thats her

Richard F. Togo · 05-25-2012, 11:56 AM

bitch needs to hit the floor.

Jesse5.1 · 05-25-2012, 11:59 AM

I believe I would have a hard time not killing that whore when I was released from prison. What a sh1tty fvcking thing to do to someone

She ruined his life, he out to go fvcking rape her now, that POS deserves it. Thats fvcking disgusting

Hanzo Hattori · 05-25-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by stonny10

Would Double Jeopardy apply here? If so rape her.

Of course it applies..... One you rape a bitch and are convicted(whether you did it or not) you can rape her as many times as you want once you've served your time. That's federal fvcking law right there.

MooseGT35 · 05-25-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanzo Hattori

Of course it applies..... One you rape a bitch and are convicted(whether you did it or not) you can rape her as many times as you want once you've served your time. That's federal fvcking law right there.

thats why I can't get speeding tickets or reckless driving charges anymore.

Edweiser63 · 05-25-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MustangFan

https://www.facebook.com/wanette.gibson

not her. They showed her on the news this morning.

Hanzo Hattori · 05-25-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MooseGT35

thats why I can't get speeding tickets or reckless driving charges anymore.

Jesse5.1 · 05-25-2012, 12:16 PM

Can I get a lawyer to chime in on EXACTLY how double jeopardy works and what legal route could he go to back at her for falsely accusing him and the time spent in prison etc?

WindyCitySi · 05-25-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse5.1

Can I get a lawyer to chime in on EXACTLY how double jeopardy works and what legal route could he go to back at her for falsely accusing him and the time spent in prison etc?

PSC is asking his dad right now.

Mr Hollywood · 05-25-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse5.1

I believe I would have a hard time not killing that whore

Jesse5.1 · 05-25-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WindyCitySi

PSC is asking his dad right now.

Good on PSC

usdeadpool · 05-25-2012, 12:36 PM

I don't think double jeopardy applies. You can be charged multiple times for rape of the same person. they are individual acts. I think it only applies in cases where it is a 1 time only action kinda thing. You can only murder someone once.

TungstenGT · 05-25-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by WindyCitySi

PSC is asking his dad right now.

05-25-2012, 10:10 AM	#1
Alfdog Registered e-Playa Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: MWHQ's Basement Posts: 105,113	Woman who accused ex-football player of rape unlikely to face charges Fvvvvvgggggg May 25, 2012 \| 9:24 am 2624 A woman who claimed that she was raped by a star high school football player -- sending him to prison for five years -- is not likely to be charged with making a false accusation, prosecutors said. In the summer of 2002, Wanette Gibson accused Brian Banks, now 26, of rape. The two were students at Long Beach Poly High School. Rather than take the he-said-she-said case to trial and risk a 41-years-to-life prison sentence, Banks pleaded no contest to forcible rape, spent five years in prison and, after his release, was forced to register as a sex offender and wear an electronic monitoring bracelet. "It's been a struggle, it's been a nightmare," he said. "It's more than I can describe, the things that I've been through." Banks was considered a top college football prospect. A 6-foot-4, 225-pound middle linebacker, he had been courted by USC, UCLA and other football powerhouses, he said. He asked the California Innocence Project for help, but with no new evidence there was little the organization could do. Then, last year, the woman sent him a friend request on Facebook. She felt guilty that he had lost out on going to college and playing football and had "a desire to make amends," Banks' attorneys said in court documents. When Banks heard from her, he recalled, "I stopped what I was doing and got down on my knees and prayed to God to help me play my cards right." She agreed to meet him and a private investigator. Their conversation was taped and Gibson said, "No, he did not rape me." That admission set off an extraordinary chain of events that culminated Thursday morning. A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge dismissed Banks' conviction, ending 10 years of turmoil in a hearing that lasted less than a minute. According to Banks and his private investigator, Gibson refused to tell prosecutors that she had lied, so that she wouldn't have to return the $1.5-million settlement her family won in court after suing the Long Beach Unified School District. Her taped admission was enough for the California Innocence Project to take his case -– and for the judge to dismiss the conviction. Deputy Dist. Atty. Brentford Ferreira said prosecutors had no plans to charge Gibson, saying it would be a difficult case to prove. __________________ MWPC Presidente , MW80's #001 , MWAN #011 , MW4me2have2FC #001

05-25-2012, 10:14 AM	#2
LSx Bullets. Beer. Boobs. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 20,551	Her family should be forced to make restitution, and she should be locked up for the same term. How the FVCK are they letting this piece of sh1t get away with this. __________________ MWGC #5.56 MWBC #102IBU Ultimate WW Thread

05-25-2012, 10:25 AM	#6
Mr Hollywood 54,875 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: 54,875 Posts: 5,925	That dude's about to get paid. __________________

05-25-2012, 11:56 AM	#13
Richard F. Togo School Yard Bully and Ban Proof Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The Oil and Gas Capital of the free world Posts: 801,270	bitch needs to hit the floor. __________________ Coming to a pair of gonch near you. A Terrorist. His name is dwayne and he is a registered sex offender.

05-25-2012, 11:59 AM	#14
Jesse5.1 *insert something clever Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 28,416	I believe I would have a hard time not killing that whore when I was released from prison. What a sh1tty fvcking thing to do to someone She ruined his life, he out to go fvcking rape her now, that POS deserves it. Thats fvcking disgusting __________________ RIP Sgt. Jeff Sherer MWPSCBBFC member #2

05-25-2012, 10:16 AM	#3
Laynlow200 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NC Posts: 6,795	that's just so fvcked up. Hopefully she'll get raped for real.

05-25-2012, 10:30 AM	#8
silvr00stang MS2 like whoa Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lubbock,TX Posts: 16,187	that's ****ed up.

05-25-2012, 11:23 AM	#9
Edweiser63 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Kilttown, Scotland Posts: 36,896

05-25-2012, 12:16 PM	#19
Jesse5.1 *insert something clever Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 28,416	Can I get a lawyer to chime in on EXACTLY how double jeopardy works and what legal route could he go to back at her for falsely accusing him and the time spent in prison etc? __________________ RIP Sgt. Jeff Sherer MWPSCBBFC member #2

05-25-2012, 12:36 PM	#23
usdeadpool Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Huntington Beach Ca Posts: 1,379	I don't think double jeopardy applies. You can be charged multiple times for rape of the same person. they are individual acts. I think it only applies in cases where it is a 1 time only action kinda thing. You can only murder someone once.