New Filing Claims Prior Encounter Caused Madison Brooks Injuries Consistent With Sexual Assault
The Louisiana community has been looking for answers and justice for Madison Brooks, a 19-year-old LSU student, who died after being run over by a car on Burbank Drive on January 15, 2023.
Prior to this incident, she was seen leaving a Baton Rouge bar in Tiger Land with four males, allegedly too intoxicated to consent to sexual activity. Prosecutors have since charged all four males with rape, and three have been indicted, including Casen Carver, the driver of the vehicle.
Most Recent Update in The Madison Brooks Case
WBRZ reported that an attorney representing one of the suspects has filed a motion claiming that a male LSU student, "John Snow," had consensual sexual relations with Brooks the day before her tragic death. Joseph J. Long, argues that if this information is accurate, it could potentially exonerate his client.
Long has filed a "Motion for Preliminary Examination," seeking permission to subpoena and interview "John Snow."
Long's motion contends that Carver, being indicted, "lacks the constitutional right to a preliminary examination unless there's a necessity for evidence preservation". He believes an examination is crucial to obtain statements from "John Snow" and a female friend of Brooks, who allegedly picked her up from Snow's residence had a conversation regarding her sexual encounter with him.
Long faces obstacles in contacting Snow, as he is believed to be outside of Louisiana and possibly unwilling to cooperate.
The DA Says Motion is "Totally Inappropriate"
District Attorney Hillar Moore has criticized Long's motion as "totally improper" and stresses the need to keep discussions about the victim's past sexual behavior separate and sealed.
The female friend Brooks confided in does not want to testify but if they can get "John Snow" to agree to an interview Long has requested a preliminary examination to be held on April 30, 2024. The DA has decided to keep any hearings regarding this new information private.