A Brazos County judge refused to lower the bond for the man charged in the killing of American boxer Hannah Rapp, who died after being struck while on a training ride with her boyfriend near Navasota, Texas, on Saturday 18 July 2026.
Charles Medina, 31, appeared before Judge John Brick on Tuesday 28 July, where defence attorney Sarah Wilkinson argued his combined bond of $1 million was excessive and requested it be reduced to $50,000 per charge. Judge Brick summarily dismissed the request, ruling Medina poses a danger to himself, his family, the public and law enforcement. He also cited Medina’s history of evading police as evidence that he presents a flight risk.
At press time, Medina had not posted the $1 million bond and remained in custody at the Brazos County Detention Center.
Prosecutors allege Medina passed Rapp and her boyfriend at high speed on FM 159 before braking, reversing and accelerating into Rapp, calling the crash an intentional act of road rage. Medina faces manslaughter and aggravated assault charges, along with bond revocation proceedings tied to a prior felony case. His manslaughter case was set for a status hearing in 60 days.
The case has fuelled a growing campaign for “Hannah’s Law,” a proposed reform that would require courts to weigh a defendant’s criminal history when making bond decisions. Medina was out on bond when he allegedly struck and killed Rapp. More than 10,000 people have signed the petition, and a state representative has already raised the proposal with legislative leadership, according to KBTX.
Rapp, the NABF women’s featherweight champion, was 26.
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