Wanetta Gibson, who falsely accused HS star Brian Banks of rape and ruined his life.

[iotamason]

Originally Posted by PiKA2001

first of all the link is broken, secondly, somewhat similar topics have been discussed on here before (Duke lacrosse), and thirdly, I'm just going to sit back and wait for Max to arrive.

How is the Duke Lacrosse case and this one similar? In the Brian Bank's situation the young lady contacted Brian and admitted that she lied. She even confessed that rape did not occur. Eventually it was found out as a way for her and the mother to make 1.5 million. If I was in that situation I do not know if I would have the ability to be as forgiving as he was. The news story was brought up as a discussion point, not to cause a divide. I was inquiring if other people were placed in the same situation and the results happenned the way it did how would you react. To think she had the audacity to send a friend request on facebook and then say "let bygones be bygones" is kinda ludacris. She has robbed almost 6 years of a man's freedom for a money making scheme.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by iotamason

How is the Duke Lacrosse case and this one similar?

Read those threads.

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

I saw him with his attorney on CNN a couple days ago. He also had a college football scholarship that was lost...I think to USC. Yet, he was forgiving. He said he still hoped to try out for the NFL.

I seriously doubt that he will have a career in the NFL. Being a free agent who sits on the bench is what I see in his future unless he gets publicity and a second chance from these teams.

[iotamason]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Read those threads.

I skimmed the Duke Lacrosse thread and saw all the chaos and racial posturing that was going on. In the Duke Lacrosse thread there was confusion concerning who to believe based on the young lady's profession and the race of the individuals being accused. The Martin case thread would be more similar to the Duke Lacrosse thread then the Brian thread situation. Both the martin case and the Duke Lacrosse situation were charged because many individuals were taking sides based on information as well as race. Also there is corelation on how the police in both areas approached both situations with delayed response. In the Brian case both the "victim" and the accused rapist are of the same race. He was tried, wrongly convicted, served time then later the "victim" admits to lying to Brian and his private investigator. Now the ruling is in the process of being overturned. Again how is the Duke Lacrosse case and Brian similar beside both being aquainted to rape?

Also to the GCers' do you feel that the 200k he is seeking from California for wrongly being imprisoned enough and what about the young lady, should there be any type of punishment she should recieve for what she did? Or has life already done that for her?

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by iotamason

Again how is the Duke Lacrosse case and Brian similar beside both being aquainted to rape?

What was the outcome of the Duke Lacrosse allegations?

[iotamason]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

What was the outcome of the Duke Lacrosse allegations?

They were proven to be false. However those that were accused did not serve a prison sentence. Also the accuser was african american and the defendants were caucasion.. In the Brian's case they are both african american? Again this situation is still very different then the Duke lacrosse one. They did not serve any time. Brian did.

[DrPhil]

Nobody said they were exactly the same. They are similar for a number of reasons including:

1. Athletics
2. Allegations that were determined to be false
3. Race and ethnicity (there is still a race component with both Wanetta and Brian being Black--there is a notion that people are more willing to consider Black-Black victimization and allegations than Black-white)
4. Whether to prosecute the accuser (Wanetta may not be prosecuted)
5. How this will shape people's opinions of rape accusations
6. How this can shape the future of the accused (the Duke Lacrosse players still had their lives impacted by this)

[iotamason]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Nobody said they were exactly the same. They are similar for a number of reasons including:

1. Athletics
I can agree
2. Allegations that were determined to be false
Already stated
3. Race and ethnicity (there is still a race component with both Wanetta and Brian being Black--there is a notion that people are more willing to consider Black-Black victimization and allegations than Black-white)
It still will not cause friction in the forum being a racial charged issue like stated before.
4. Whether to prosecute the accuser (Wanetta may not be prosecuted)
5. How this will shape people's opinions of rape accusations
not according to what you posted... DrPhil saysNo, she did not. She is not the first or the last person to lie about something and that includes lying about being raped.
6. How this can shape the future of the accused (the Duke Lacrosse players still had their lives impacted by this)

Only on the individuals psyche, yet it did not include a felony or imprisonment.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I forgot what it's called when a state can't be sued, or can't be sued beyond a set amount.

Sovereign immunity.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by iotamason

Also to the GCers' do you feel that the 200k he is seeking from California for wrongly being imprisoned enough....?

I don't know the details, but that may be all he's allowed to pursue. I forgot what it's called when a state can't be sued, or can't be sued beyond a set amount.

[iotamason]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I don't know the details, but that may be all he's allowed to pursue. I forgot what it's called when a state can't be sued, or can't be sued beyond a set amount.

I read that due to California law, a person wrongfully convicted can sue for $100 a day he or she was forced to serve in prison..