Pink in Court for Madison Brooks Case | Baton Rouge News

A judge just sided with Madison Brooks’ supporters, letting them wear pink to court during Desmond Carter’s trial — a symbolic gesture tied to her mother’s foundation. Carter, 17 when arrested, faces life without parole for first-degree rape and up to 25 years for third-degree rape, with his trial set for August 17. Defense lawyers argue the dual charges violate double jeopardy — one of several motions under review. Brooks died in January after being struck by a car following a night out near LSU, with prosecutors claiming she was too intoxicated to consent. Other suspects are also facing charges: Kaivon Washington on first-degree rape and voyeurism, and Casen Carver, the driver, has a bench trial scheduled for November 16 on a related charge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8bbfb0e6af808ed1