A defense attorney says an ex-Vanderbilt football player charged with raping an unconscious female student in a dorm room in 2013 was bullied into participating.
Really!? People will say anything to get themselves out of trouble these days…
In opening statements Monday, attorney Katie Hagan said trial jurors must determine if Brandon Banks was acting under duress.
Assistant District Attorney Jan Norman said Monday that a video shows Banks assaulted the student with a water bottle. She said Banks’ cellphone contained 23 of 41 photos of the assault.
Two of the four players charged have been convicted and sentenced to prison following jury trials. Prosecutors said the victim will testify again. She has testified in multiple trials and sentencings.
Banks is charged with five counts of aggravated rape and two counts of aggravated sexual battery. The 23-year-old has pleaded not guilty.
What ever happened to taking responsibility for your actions?
The Associated Press contributed to this article.