High School Football America
The LA Times reported on its blog today that the 26-year old Banks will be seeking money from the State of California for the five years he was in prison. In the same story, the LA Times Blog reports that the former high school football star will not take legal action against his accuser Wanetta Gibson.
The path to Banks' freedom came after Gibson "friended" him on Facebook and telling him she felt guilty about making-up the rape allegations. Banks, who wanted to play college football at USC at the time of the allegation, always contended the sex was consensual.
Banks, who's in great shape, is hoping to get a tryout with an NFL team.
Based on the odds Banks overcame to win his freedom, stay tuned to see what happens next in his story...I don't doubt that one NFL will give him a shot.
Who knows, since Banks still has his college eligibility, maybe a college coach will give him a chance to resume his dream.
In the meantime, watch the story on NBC's Today Show on Friday that includes an exclusive interview with Banks.
