Falcons Add LB Brian Banks
Linebacker Brian Banks has another chance to fulfill his dreams of making an NFL roster after the Falcons added him Wednesday. Banks spent five years in prison for a crime he was exonerated of.
Brian Banks becomes emotional as his attorney Justin Brooks, right, and attorney Alissa Bjerkhoel stand by, as Banks' rape conviction is dismissed Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Long Beach, Calif.
Brian Banks, center, reacts with his mother, Leomia Myers and father, Jonathan Banks, outside court after his rape conviction was dismissed Thursday May 24, 2012 in Long Beach, Calif.
Brian Banks weeps in court after his kidnap-rape conviction was dismissed Thursday May 24, 2012, in Long Beach, Calif.
Brian Banks reacts with his mother, Leomia Myers, outside court after his rape conviction was dismissed Thursday May 24, 2012 in Long Beach, Calif.
Brian Banks, left, American hiker Sarah Shourd, a former hostage in Iraq, middle, and Justin Brooks, executive director, Institute for Criminal Defense Advocacy, right, are shown with volunteers outside the Nicaraguan Consulate building offices
Brian Banks, a former rising football star exonerated in rape case, left, and American hiker Sarah Shourd, a former hostage in Iraq, join members of the Institute for Criminal Defense Advocacy, to demand the release of American citizen Jason Puracal
