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Judge Sentenced To 28 Years for selling Black Teens to Prison http://t.co/3dyXGR5j10
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This post has over 9.4 million views in 4 hours. My movie “Brian Banks” has gone viral in parts of Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Like my movie, I hope to travel the world sharing my story. A universal message of freedom and resilience.
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A high school football star had a rape charge against him dropped after sixteen year old girl confessed that the rape never happened. He spent six years falsely imprisoned and broke down when the case was moved to dismissed.
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The official trailer for @brianbanksmovie is finally here! Watch it now and then see the movie in theaters this August.
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I am honored to say Ive taken an amazing position w/ the front office of the @nfl !God is good! Im moving to #newyork http://t.co/1yqc1tEBWK
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appreciate the up Marcus bro 🤝
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Hi everyone, I keep seeing tweets asking me what I’m watching at the mo. You have to watch @brianbanksmovie on @netflix 🙌🏾 Thank me later! @BrianBanksFREE what a story!
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I just want to thank EVERYONE for the amazing outpour of love & support. So much more 2 come from me, Im only beginning. And still #Unbroken
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Tell this to my Mother... my family. Male and female friends. All those who were affected by 1 single wrongful conviction: Mine
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“All you can control in life is how you respond to life.” Brian Banks Movie 8-9-19 !! @brianbanksmovie
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There are no words that can describe THIS feeling. The feeling of Fatherhood approaching. One point in time this was all in jeopardy, almost losing my life to a wrongful conviction. Today I reflect on the legacy I’m creating, the Man I am today, and the joys ahead. Love you V♥️
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Game Day. Never thought this day would come. And if it all ended here tonight... Mom, I did it.… http://t.co/vfUHylhMc9
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I could be bitter, but I chose to be better. #powerofchoice
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#8yearsoffreedom !! For 5 years I was a convicted felon after serving 5 years in prison for a crime I didn’t commit. Poor, jobless, labeled an offender, mistreated, and misunderstood.
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I actually celebrate two birthdays. The day I was born, and May 24th, the day I got my life back. Today makes 9 years of freedom. Thank you everyone for the continued love and respect. #freedom #xonr8
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🔊 Minutes after being exonerated you can hear people laugh at the idea of an NFL team giving me a shot. Or me even making it after losing 10 years of my life. I can count on 1 hand all who believed. Only thing mattered was that I believed...
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They did not consider what impact it had on me at 16, and I was innocent.
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After 5 years in prison, 5 years missing her child, 10years we struggle... Mom look at us NOW! Thank u… http://t.co/wbob3LNnH1
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When they thought your life would end with a wrongful conviction .... nahhhh #XONR8
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And Today , I’m a friend and teacher to my Son. I have a family. And I’m free. I’m celebrating 8 years of freedom today. The marathon and legacy continues #8yearsfree #anniversary #freedom
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1/25/19 : At 12:15pm our son, O’rion King Banks was born 🙌🏾🙏🏿♥️. Where do I begin ? My son. My precious little Prince. He’s here! Last few hours I’ve been trying to choreograph the words to…
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Equal and fair sentencing in America is non existent. This must change.
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I appreciate all the recent love coming from all over the world as @brianbanksmovie released on Netflix outside the US. Thank you, truly. 🤝
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Thank you @PeteCarroll and @Seahawks for the continued love and support from the beginning. Thank you, Coach for the opportunity. It got me to ATL 💯
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Seattle Seahawks
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The inspirational true story of Brian Banks, a high school football star who finds his life upended when he is wrongfully convicted of a crime he didn’t commit. Be motivated, inspired, and informed by this powerful story. 💡 #BrianBanksMovie | #TruthMatters
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I celebrated 7 years of #Freedom yesterday. 🙌🏿
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This is unacceptable. My heart goes out to this young Man, and the countless women/men who have actually experienced real assault. This isn’t a game.
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COVER UPGRADE! I can’t wait to share my story with you all. AVAILABLE for Pre-Order now ! #WhatSetMeFree 7-2-19
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All I can do is smile at the young King. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for you. I’m a Father !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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More important than my birthday. More important than any holiday. 5/24 is my rebirth. Gods gift of freedom. Today marks 6 years. Thank you for remembering, family. This means everything. #xonr8
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CA Innocence Project
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On May 24, 2012, after a 5 year-long battle, @BrianBanksFREE was finally exonerated from a wrongful conviction and nothing was ever the same! Happy Freedom Day Brian! Learn more about Brian's incredible journey and life after exoneration:
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My first college recruitment letter, my verbal scholarship commitment, my first NFL tryout.... all started with this man. Only right that one of my first final prints of #whatsetmefree goes to you, @petecarroll . All I can say is thank you. For believing 💯
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Last night, 150 men and women who were wrongfully incarcerated took the stage. 2,351 years in total lost. #XONR8
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today marks 5 years....5 years of freedom. No prison bars, no wrongful conviction, no parole ,…
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Falcon #Legends are in the building and the Dirty Birds are paying tribute. #RisenUP ! @TonyGonzalez88 @DeionSanders #NFL
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My God, how amazing you are.. ATL #RiseUp http://t.co/OTeS9CSpc2
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Happy to say I finished writing my book !
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We've been family ever since ! Let's GO family! #ATL #SB51 #Falcons
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I was wrongfully imprisoned for 10 years and not once were there ANY attempt at reform. Only punishment. This was for everyone I was behind bars with that did not have a drug offense. And most of them were on standby for programs they’d never see #prisonreform #CJReform
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Oprah! Is that you !? 🙏🏿😭💛
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Looking for a good movie this weekend? Check this one out: @brianbanksmovie Worth your time. Happy to know you hung in there and fought for your truth #BrianBanksMovie
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My Son (16m) just brought me the remote for the very first time. This is getting good. #blackfather
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#RiseUp !!!!!!
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Coach Smith, GM Dimitroff, Mr.Blank, and the #ATL players & personel.. #ThankYou for accepting me into the family.
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July 8th, 2002 I was arrested and wrongfully accused of crimes I never committed. I was 16
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🎂7-24-85 : 33🎂
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Just weeks away ♥️
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Remember : I am a victim, too.
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Thankful to have my mother in town for tomorrow's home game. Her first NFL experience and first time seeing her son play.
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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 Mark your calendars! I am excited to announce that @brianbanksmovie will release in US theaters on August 9, 2019! #brianbanksmovie #beextraodinary #xonr8
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As most have heard, my time with the Atlanta Falcons have come to an early end. I want to thank Mr Blank, ... http://t.co/HZbL52e5So
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My time with the Atlanta Falcons... An unbelievable experience to add to this life of mine. Looking forward to what's to come.
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DVD and Digital Nov 19th 💪🏿
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It’s getting real
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I want to thank you all for you support and well wishes. Last night was powerful . #HistoryInTheMaking #Unbroken
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I hope you all are safe and well during these times.
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Movie Update: Everyone's been asking, so here it is. @aldis_hodge what a journey you have coming your way my brotha. These shoes of mine...
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Still feels like yesterday. #xonr8 #anniversary
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Writing WHAT SET ME FREE has been an intense journey for me. I share my life in detail. To not only inspire, but bring attention to a flawed judicial system in hopes of improving it. That being said, I can’t wait to share my story, the story of many. #WhatSetMeFree
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Can anybody make this go viral? My book ‘What Set Me Free’ hits stores tomorrow. A book that should be in every school, every young teen’s hands, every parents education, and anyone who needs uplifting. This is more than a book. It’s a manual. #whatsetmefree
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Ask me what is strength. Challenge me to describe the unwavering love of a Mother. Argue that loyalty no longer exist. And I will point to my mother. #HMD
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It's official! Ladies and gentlemen... I have a movie deal!! Producer Amy Baer (Gidden Media) has the reins. My life… http://t.co/z3aZJuD3lV
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I need all my supporters to RETWEET this post ! Season Premier of my new show #FinalAppeal airs tomorrow 7/6c on @oxygen
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"It's not the experience, but how you allow that experience to effect you." http://t.co/K4Y8y6f9as
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Organizations like the @CA_Innocence need more light. The mission: Free the Innocent, Balance the scale of justice. I cant thank you all enough for helping save my life. #XONR
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Youre determining status of life based on tangible items. I am not in the NFL. Only 4 games. A 28yr old rookie due to 10yrs lost. 10 whole years. No day off. Everything I have today is EARNED. Nothing given. I made the CHOICE not to let this ruin my life but it very well could hv
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Happy #WrongfulConvictionDay ! Twitter takeover today at noon! Tune in and retweet so this day trends for all wrongfully convicted men, women, and children. #XONR8
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Blessed #Juneteenth and thank you to my ancestors before me.
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It’s Official ! 🙌🏾
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I’m often asked what it was like growing up in Prison. How I survived.. How I got through it. Especially being innocent. It’s hard to say, there’s really no one way. No one way to experience, no one way to endure. In my new TV show, #FinalAppeal
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Feels good every time being able to put groceries in the house. I’m thankful.
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The plea system isn't a bargain, it's a problem! #guiltypleaproblem
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If you’re sick of people posting about a problem, verses the problem, you’re the problem. #gerogefloyd
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This was a thought process I had to learn. I had to learn to be at peace with where I was...
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DEADLINE- ‘Brian Banks’ First Look: Powerful And Inspiring New Film From Tom Shadyac To Hit Los Angeles Film Festival:
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5 years
Today makes 34 🎂 ! I’m still here ☝🏿
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This is EXACTLY why we are making this movie.
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We won!!
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CA Innocence Project
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. @BrianBanksFREE with CIP attorney @AlissaBjerkhoel and External Relations Administrator @Jasminpow celebrating @brianbanksmovie at the @HUMANITASPrize Awards tonight! @brianbanksmovie is a winner in the Independent Film category! #XONR8
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Seeing my life in the form of a #script , man ☝🏾 ... the next chapter in my life is this. #brianbanks #movie #xonr8
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From a 10 years wrongful conviction to a Free/Innocent man, NFL Player, Life Coach, Author, and subject of a Feature film #believechallenge @MeekMill
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Can I just say #ThankYou to the city of #Atlanta and the state of Georgia for making me family. You took me in & I will forever be thankful
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My heart goes out to the #wrongfullyconvicted that are missing their 1st or yet another Christmas without loved ones nor freedom.
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Voted !
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These innocent men didn’t suffer for a day, a year, but everyday for 43 years. Thank you for never giving up. #XONR8
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This movie focuses on a flawed judicial system. The lack of moral an ethical obligation of our court system to seek truth and do what is right. To uplift those families who have been a victim of a system in need of rectifying. And a message of hope. @brianbanksmovie
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Brian Banks in theaters NOW!! 🙌🏿
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So a few news outlets wanted me to go on the air and talk odds on Mrs. @KimKardashian and her visit to the White House regarding #prisonreform
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And so it begins. I remember when I couldn't even leave Los Angeles County. Now, first stop Germany! #prayforMe http://t.co/NngpFq1cht
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1 year ago I wrote my first book, and shared my story with the world in the form of a movie.
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I don’t often talk about the pain, so all they see is the success. I’ve never shared my deepest fear... nor todays struggles. I’ve never told you how hard it really was, I’d rather show you how strong one can be. Out of sight, out of mind. But we’ve been through so much. #XONR8
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6 years
I literally just jumped out of my seat !!! THANK YOU 🙌🏾
@LAFilmFestival
LA Film Festival
6 years
The 2018 #LAFilmFestival Audience Award for Fiction goes to BRIAN BANKS directed by Tom Shadyac.
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KNOWLEDGE FOR SALE! I did it... I actually wrote a book. I’ve had it in mind for years, one of the many thoughts that came to mind after every unimaginable experience I suffered as a result of a wrongful conviction: “Damn, I need to write a book!”..
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b r i a n b a n k s
9 years
Today marks 3 years of freedom for me (May 24, 2012)!! Let us not forget that when the mind is #free , YOU are free. http://t.co/osbHz3LZzP
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I still want to play #NFL
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