Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

The trial in the case of State of Louisiana v. Bobby Joe Brown Jr. began Monday, April 4, 2022, in the Ouachita Parish Courthouse. Brown, the defendant, was charged with one count of Aggravated Rape, two counts of Sexual Battery, and one count of Oral Sexual Battery. Testimony in the trial began on Wednesday, April 6, and concluded Friday, April 8. The state presented testimony from multiple witnesses, including the victim, family members of the victim, law enforcement investigators, and an expert witness. Brown took the stand and testified in his own defense. After the completion of all te...