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The lawyer representing the grieving family of Madi Brooks criticized the defense for alleging that she was not raped before being struck by a passing car.
Louisiana attorney Kerry Miller insisted that “rape is rape,” adding that he was “surprised” by statements by the suspects’ representatives that the 19-year-old “would not have complained” about the attack. if she was still alive.
Madi had been drinking at the infamous Reggie’s bar in East Baton Rouge on January 14 when she got so drunk that she had 0.319 g percent alcohol in her system, high enough that it could cause alcohol poisoning or blackout.
A coroner has confirmed that Madi Brooks died of ‘multiple traumatic injuries’ when she was struck by a car after allegedly being raped.
Casen Carver, 18, (left) Kaivon Washington, 18, (center) and Everett Lee, 28, (right) were arrested on rape-related charges along with an unnamed 17-year-old boy.
The LSU sorority girl was reportedly raped by 18-year-old Kaivon Washington and another unidentified 17-year-old boy in the back of a car before being left on the road where she was struck by a carpool. .
Both men were arrested and charged with third-degree rape, while two others, Everett Lee, 28, and Casen Carver, 18, were charged with being an accessory to the incident.
Lawyers representing the suspects sparked controversy on Friday after they disputed toxicology results and insisted that Madi had consented to the sex.
But Miller, who represents Madi’s mother, Ashley Baustert, fired back on Monday.
She was raped. Rape is rape,’ said Miller Fox News.
“It’s just a horrible, terrible situation. And to the extent that those involved with the alleged rapist want to blame the victim and show up at press conferences and say things… we are defending Madi.
‘That is not right.’
Louisiana’s first-degree rape statute carries a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole.
Madi Brooks, 19, died after being struck by a carpool at 3 a.m. on January 15 when four men dropped her off at a college bar.
Carver is being held on $50,000 bond, Lee on $75,000 bond and Washington on $150,000 bond.
But lawyers acting on his behalf have tried to undermine the results of toxicology reports that put Madi almost four times over the legal limit.
At a press conference on Friday, Ron Haley said: The two defendants who engaged in consensual sexual acts with Ms. Brooks did so after obtaining verbal consent.
‘Millisecond. Brooks left the car of his own free will, saying that he would take an Uber.
She is seen on video getting out of the car, unharmed and in good health. This will be confirmed by video at a later date.
Long claimed the charges against the men were brought because prosecutors wanted “someone to pay” for Brooks’ death.
“We believe that if Ms. Brooks were alive, this would not be a crime. She would not have complained about it at all,” she said.
‘There is understandable anger in the community, and [they] he wants someone to pay for his death.
‘We understand that, but our customers don’t [commit a crime.]’
Madison Brooks (left) seen behind the bar at Reggie’s with two sorority sisters. She had been drinking at the bar before she was fatally raped and struck by a car on January 14.
Her sorority wrote on Monday: ‘Madi was a bubbly, loving and selfless friend. She left an indelible mark on our chapter, we treasure our memories together and we will never forget her. Our forever friend was also a hero, Madi donated her heart and her kidneys to save others.
A memorial for the ‘incredible young woman’ who had ‘unlimited potential’ has been created by her friends on the road where she died.
It comes after DailyMail.com revealed that Madi appeared to work at the bar where she met the group, and a TikTok video showed the wild underage antics inside.
Authorities also seized surveillance footage from the bar and nearby businesses showing Madi arriving at the bar at 10:06 p.m., with Carver, Lee, Washington and the teen arriving at 10:18 p.m.
The officers say in their affidavit that at 1 a.m. Madi was seen sitting on a stool by the bar counter before tripping and getting to her feet with the help of the men.
At 1:34 a.m. she was seen sitting on a bench by the front door before falling back down. The teen walked over to her, took off her cap, and helped her to her feet.
The group was seen leaving the bar at 1:49 a.m., and the vehicle was last seen at 1:59 a.m. Carver told police the 17-year-old and Washington had sex with the victim in the seat. back of the car.
Madi was dropped off less than a ten minute drive from the bar before she was struck by the carpool at 2:50am.
Carver, who was driving the vehicle, told police he asked Madi where her friends were, but she said she didn’t know and appeared “drunk.”
He added that Madi gave the 17-year-old “verbal consent five times” before having sex with her in the back of the car, with Washington trading with the teen to also have sex with the victim.
During his police interview, Carver denied having seen Madi before or knowing her, but agreed to give her a ride.
Both Carver and Lee remained in the front of the car while the sexual acts took place, and Carver told them to pull over before leaving Madi.
An autopsy revealed that Madi had “injuries consistent with a prior anal sexual assault” as well as her injuries from the accident.
The fatal crash was the second collision on Burbank Drive, raising questions about the safety of the area.
Ethel Wesly, 71, was murdered in the same week, with locals arguing that more lighting, sidewalks and a lower speed limit are needed.
More lighting is also planned for the driveway to the Pelican Lakes subdivision in Burbank, where Madi was killed.
The East Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed that the driver of the vehicle would not be charged as he was not incapacitated and contacted emergency services immediately.
A memorial for the ‘incredible young woman’ who had ‘unlimited potential’ has been created by her friends on the road where she died.