😳 LSU Student Madison Brooks Case Takes Another Twist as Suspect Wants Pink Banned From the Courtroom…

A courtroom showdown over the color pink is taking center stage in a Louisiana rape trial, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The accused attacker wants to ban the victim’s favorite color from the courtroom, claiming it’s a sneaky way to pressure the jury.

Desmond Carter, 21, is facing rape charges in connection with the 2023 assault of LSU student Madison Brooks, who died after being hit by a car. His trial is scheduled to begin Aug. 17, but his legal team is fighting to change the dress code first.

According to court documents, Carter’s attorneys argue that Brooks’ family and friends have been wearing pink—her favorite color—to every hearing. They claim this isn’t just a tribute, but a calculated move to create a “carnival atmosphere” that could unfairly influence the jury.

The defense pointed to social media posts where supporters encouraged others to show up in pink to make sure Carter spends the rest of his life behind bars. Citing previous Supreme Court decisions, the defense insists this violates Carter’s right to a fair trial.

Prosecutor Sonya Cardia-Porter isn’t buying it. She reportedly called the claims an “absurd exaggeration” and “unpersuasive,” describing the supporters as nothing more than “silent, passive spectators wearing a particular color.”

Instead of banning pink, Cardia-Porter asked the judge to simply instruct the jury to disregard any attire or display from the audience. A ruling on the motion is expected Tuesday.

The case against Carter involves charges of first-degree and third-degree rape. Authorities say Brooks, 19, was assaulted in the backseat of a car after a night of heavy drinking at Reggie’s bar in January 2023.

Carter, who was 17 at the time but is being tried as an adult, is facing the charges alongside Kaivon Washington, 21, and Casen Carver, 22. All three have reportedly claimed the encounter was consensual before they left Brooks on the side of the road.

Video from inside the car allegedly shows Brooks arguing with the group before stumbling out onto a busy street. Investigators noted her blood-alcohol content was 0.319%—nearly four times the legal limit.

The rideshare driver who was originally arrested was later released without charges, as he wasn’t under the influence and immediately called police. The coroner’s office concluded Brooks died from traumatic injuries after the alleged assault.

With the judge’s decision expected any day now, one question remains: Will the courtroom be painted pink—or will that tribute be silenced forever?