Madison Brooks
Coverage of Madison Brooks in the Nexus archive.
- Madison Brooks’ mom slams attempt to ban pink at trial for slain LSU student: ‘We wear it to honor her’
Madison Brooks' mother, Ashley Baustert, strongly opposes an attempt by Desmond Carter to ban pink at her daughter’s trial because he believes the color could bias the jury. The case centers on Madison Brooks, an LSU student killed in 2023 after being allegedly raped and hit by a car. Baustert continues her fight for justice while maintaining that wearing pink is crucial to honoring Madison's memory.
- Son of judge overseeing gang rape cases of slain LSU student Madison Brooks is a convicted serial rapist: reports
Judge Gail Ray's son, Nelson Taylor, is a convicted serial rapist who pleaded guilty to multiple forcible rape charges in 1997. The judge is overseeing gang rape cases involving slain LSU student Madison Brooks.
- Judge weighs whether Madison Brooks supporters can wear pink at trial
A judge is considering a defense request to prohibit supporters from wearing pink during the rape trial of Desmond Carter. The issue involves whether the color pink should be restricted at the trial related to Madison Brooks.