Brian Banks (American football player)

Brian Banks is a former American football linebacker whose promising career was halted when he was falsely convicted of a crime he did not commit. Despite his talent and potential, Banks served five years in prison and under probation. His wrongful conviction was later overturned after new evidence proved his innocence, leading to his release and eventual return to football. Beyond his athletic career, Banks became an advocate for criminal justice reform, using his experiences to raise awareness about wrongful convictions and the importance of due process.