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Why Marcus Dixon's Controversial Case Always Stuck with Oprah

Season 2 Episode 219
Aired on 12/15/2013 | CC tv-14
It's a controversial case that has always stuck with Oprah. In 2003, 18-year-old high school football star Marcus Dixon was accused of raping Kristie Brown, a 15-year-old white classmate. A jury acquitted him of those charges, but because of their age difference, Marcus was convicted of statutory rape and aggravated child molestation. After serving 14 months in prison, Marcus won his appeal and was set free. What happened to Marcus after his release? Find out now.