A Brockton man accused of raping a 13-year-old West Middle School student is now scheduled to stand trial on August 10, 2026, after a judge set the date during recent court proceedings. Marckenson Beauge has been held in custody since his September 2024 arrest and faces multiple felony counts in Plymouth County.
Court filings set a final pretrial conference for July 28 and a separate bail hearing for July 15, as reported by The Enterprise. The Enterprise also reports that Beauge’s lawyer filed a motion on June 25 asking the court to reduce the $25,000 cash bail that was set earlier this year.
Prosecutors' account of the assault
Prosecutors allege the attack occurred on September 17, 2024, when the 13-year-old was pulled into the driveway of an abandoned home near West Middle School and briefly struggled before escaping, the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office said in a release. Investigators described the suspect and later obtained a search warrant for a Cherry Street address before arresting Beauge at a Wendy’s in Easton, according to court documents and the district attorney's statement.
Court schedule and defense move
Defense attorney Michael Maloney filed the motion to reduce bail on June 25, court documents show, and Beauge is due back in court for the July hearings ahead of the August trial date, as reported by The Enterprise. A judge previously set $25,000 cash bail at a March hearing, according to filings reviewed by the local paper.
Charges and legal stakes
Beauge faces charges including rape of a child with force, kidnapping and indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, crimes that carry heavy penalties under state law. The commonwealth's criminal code and practice guidance spell out penalties and the factors judges weigh at dangerousness and bail hearings, as outlined on Mass.gov.
School and community response
Brockton Public Schools notified families and urged vigilance after the 2024 incident, and interim Superintendent Priya Tahiliani said the district was coordinating with police, Boston.com reported. Neighbors and parents say the arrests and the unfolding court schedule have kept the case in local conversation and raised concern about student safety.
What to watch next
Beauge is scheduled for a bail hearing on July 15 and a final pretrial conference on July 28 ahead of the August 10 trial. The case remains active, and court filings can change as prosecutors and defense counsel prepare for the next appearances.
