Also during Tuesday’s court hearing, prosecutors announced they would be seeking to charge the suspects with first-degree rape, though it was not clear if they planned to take the action against all or only some of the males.
Carver and Lee are currently charged with being principles to third-degree rape, while Washington and a 17-year-old, who was not present, were charged with third-degree rape.
In Louisiana, third-degree rape involves sexual intercourse that “is deemed to be without the lawful consent of a victim,” according to state law.
Prosecutors are also expected to empanel a grand jury.
Judge Myers ordered Washington be held on $150,000 bond in connection with the third-degree rape charge.
Carver and Lee, charged as principles, were ordered held on $50,000 and $75,000, respectively.
Police documents related to the four arrests describe how the suspects and the victim had been drinking alcohol at a bar on Bob Pettit Boulevard, called Reggie’s, located roughly one mile from LSU campus.
