Former Coastal Carolina Players Face Sex Crime Charges
A former Coastal Carolina University basketball standout, Nadjrick Peat, has taken a step back from his legal strategy in a high‑profile sex‑crime case, withdrawing a motion that would have forced a speedy trial.
Peat, together with teammate Joshua Beadle, now faces 23 counts that include sexual exploitation of a minor and criminal sexual conduct, allegations that have drawn intense scrutiny.
Evidence and Allegations
Investigators from the Horry County Sheriff’s Office uncovered material on Peat’s phone that appears to depict a minor engaged in sexual activity, a discovery that forms a core part of the prosecution’s case.
Prosecutors contend that the alleged victim was heavily intoxicated at the time, rendering her unable to give valid consent and supporting the charges of third‑degree criminal sexual conduct and 11 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor against Beadle.
Defense Arguments
Both defendants point to video, audio and text records that they say demonstrate the victim’s willingness and sobriety, arguing that the encounters were consensual rather than coerced.
The withdrawal of the speedy‑trial motion does not settle the case; the matter remains pending, and a new trial date will be established as the legal process moves forward.