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LSU student's accused killer seeks ban on pink attire in court

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A man accused of raping and killing Louisiana State University student Madison Brooks in 2023 has requested that supporters be barred from wearing pink clothing during his trial. Brooks, 19, died after being hit by a car following the alleged assault.

One of the three men accused of raping and killing LSU student Madison Brooks has asked the court to prohibit supporters from wearing pink during the trial.1 Prosecutors described Brooks' supporters as "silent, passive spectators" and defended their right to wear pink.2 Madison Brooks, 19, was a student at Louisiana State University when she was killed in 2023.1

Brooks died after being hit by a car following an alleged sexual assault and being dumped on a Baton Rouge highway.1 The incident occurred in 2023, and the trial is scheduled to begin in the coming months.2,1

Why it matters

  • Madison Brooks was a 19-year-old student at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.1

  • The case involves allegations of sexual assault followed by a fatal hit-and-run incident.1

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2 source reports

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  1. 1

    Fox News · US

    Slain LSU student Madison Brooks’ alleged rapist wants supporters banned from wearing pink at trial: report

    Aug 4, 2026

  2. 2

    New York Post · US

    Suspect in alleged gang rape of LSU student Madison Brooks wants to ban pink attire from courtroom

    Aug 4, 2026

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