A judge said rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight will stay in jail until his next hearing in late March on charges of a hit-and-run incident that left one person killed and another injured.

Marion 'Suge' Knight appears at a bail review hearing with his attorney at Compton Courthouse in Compton. (AFP PHOTO / ROBYN BECK)

A 49-year-old co-founder of Death Row Records, who is held without a bail, appeared in court Monday, charged on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and two counts of hit-and-run.

During the proceeding, Knight’s attorney David Kenner asked Superior Court Judge Richard Ocampo to post a bail for the Knight’s release, but Deputy District Atty. Cynthia Barnes requested a postponement saying that she needs more time to review case documents.

Knight, known for his work with such rap megastars as Dr. Dre and Tupac Shakur, was charged with running his car over Terry Carter, 55, and Cle “Bone” Sloan, 51 in a parking lot of a Compton restaurant on Jan. 29.

The incident that started with the argument between the men quickly escalated into a fight with Knight and Sloan throwing punches at each other, authorities said.

During the argument, Knight jumped into his Ford F-150 truck, pulled back and stroke two men. Then he drove away leaving  Carter dead and Sloan injured, sheriff’s department said.

The next morning after the accident, Knight turned himself in to authorities and remained in custody since then. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if prosecutors prove that he is guilty.

Kenner said his client was trying to escape the attack when he run over Carter.

On Monday, Knight appeared in a Compton court wearing orange jumpsuit and short-sleeved T-shirt, his wrists handcuffs. He quietly sat next to his defense attorney as prosecutor and the judge discussed the next hearing date.

The courtroom was divided half with Carter’s family members sitting on the left side and Knight’s supporters on the right.

Kenner said his client, who was hospitalized right after he pleaded not not guilty earlier last week, feels optimistic about the case and “not so much about his health.”

Kenner tried to convince the judge that Knight needs special medical attention and asked if he can see his own doctor while in jail. But Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Ricardo Ocampo denied the request saying  “the county has more-than-competent doctors.”

Christi Love, who came to the courtroom to show her support for Knight, said he and Carter were acquaintances for more than 20 years.

Kenner said his client is saddened by the death of Carter, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Knight is guilty. Knight will be back in court on March 20.

Suge Knight appears beside his attorney in a Compton Courthouse during his arraignment, the morning of Feb. 3rd. ( Courtesy of Paul Beck/ EPA)

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