Defendant in Madison Brooks rape case has trial date tentatively set for August

BATON ROUGE — The trial of Casen Carver, one of four people arrested in the alleged rape of Madison Brooks that happened in 2023, has been tentatively set for August 2026.

Carver’s tentative trial date of Aug. 3 was set during a Wednesday morning status conference. The trial date will be formally set pending rulings in appellate courts.

Carver previously waived his right to a jury trial, leaving his fate in the hands of a judge…

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