At 16, Brian Banks was one of the best high school linebackers in America, with a scholarship to USC lined up. Then a classmate accused him of rape and kidnapping, and his life was gone overnight. Facing 41 years to life in prison, he took a no-contest plea at 17. He served 5 years behind bars, then 5 more on parole with a GPS monitor on his ankle and his name on the sex offender registry. Meanwhile, his accuser's family won a $1.5 million settlement from the school district. ------ 👕 SHOP LATEST VT MERCH: https://bit.ly/40hqHoi 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4g57zR2 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCAST: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4g1bXAh 📱 CONNECT ON MINNECT: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4ikyEkC SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@PBDPodcast https://www.youtube.com/@ValuetainmentComedy https://www.youtube.com/@ValuetainmentShortClips https://www.youtube.com/@BetDavidConsulting ABOUT US: Valuetainment is the leading source for content on entrepreneurship, capitalism, and leadership. Founded by Patrick Bet-David, CEO, author, father, and host of the PBD Podcast. We deliver engaging conversations and debates on politics, business, current events, and pop culture, including interviews with today’s most influential leaders. Our mission is to enlighten, entertain, and educate current and future leaders around the world. The future looks bright!