Judge tosses conviction of man who pleaded no contest to rape charges . Woman who made accusation has recanted . An emotional Banks , 26 , lowered his head and fought back tears Thursday when prosecutors said they were moving to have the conviction dismissed . " Banks made decision on attorney 's advice , fearing long sentence . Banks , now 50 , said he still has dreams of playing for the NFL .
Judge tosses conviction of man who pleaded no contest to rape charges . Woman who made accusation has recanted . " Banks made decision on attorney 's advice , fearing long sentence . Banks , now 50 , said he still has dreams of playing for the NFL .