Photo: Madison Brooks Instagram
Madison Brooks is being remembered for her “lasting impact” followingher deathon Jan 15.
The 19-year-old LSU sophomorereceived a touching Instagram tributefrom her sorority sisters shortly after her death, in which they expressed that Brooks was a “hero” who donated her heart and kidneys “to save others.”
“We send our deepest sympathies to her family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. We respectfully ask for time and space so we may support each other in our healing process,” the statement continues.
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Four suspects have beencharged in connectionwith her death, authorities say. Kaivon Washington, 18, and a 17-year-old juvenile are charged with one count each of third-degree rape, according to the probable cause affidavits. Casen Carver, 18, and Everett Lee, 28, are charged with one count each of principal to third-degree rape.
On Wednesday, the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control suspended Reggie’s bar alcohol license citing “the seriousness of the allegations and the potential threat to public safety,” ATC commissioner Ernest Legier said,The Advocate,WDSU,andWAFBreport.
The bar’s license will remain suspended pending a hearing in February, Legier said,The Advocatereports.
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An attorney for the bar said it is cooperating with the ATC,The Advocatereports. The bar’s representatives did not respond to PEOPLE’s requests
Attorneys for Carver, Lee and Washington did not respond to PEOPLE’s requests for comment.
Carver’s attorney Joe Long toldTheAdvocatethat Brooks' death is “a tragedy, but not a crime.”
Attorney Ron Haley, who is representing Washington and Lee, toldWAFBthat this was “absolutely not a rape.”
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go torainn.org.
source: people.com
