Mike Tyson, a former professional boxer, was convicted of rape and was sentenced to six years in prison in 1992. The incident occurred in July 1991, when the former boxer was accused of raping Desiree Washington, an 18-year-old Miss Black America contestant. After a long trial, Tyson was found guilty and soon began serving his jail term.
The circumstances surrounding the rape case was complicated and garnered significant media attention. Tyson and Washington, had met at a hotel in Indianapolis, where the alleged assault happened. At the time of the trail, Tyson's team argued that the sexual act was consensual. However, the prosecution maintained that Washington had been assaulted. Overall, the jury sided with the prosecution leading to Tyson's conviction.