Darrell Brooks defending himself a 'lose-lose' situation, expert says

Darrell Brooks will represent himself in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial set to begin with jury selection Oct. 3, questioning witnesses himself. Legal experts say it's not a good thing.

Darrell Brooks can defend self in parade trial,  Judge Dorow rules

Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow ruled Darrell Brooks can defend himself and waive his right to an attorney in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial.

Darrell Brooks wants to defend self, judge delays decision

Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow delayed a decision on whether Darrell Brooks will represent himself in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial, which is currently set to start on Monday, Oct. 3. Dorow gave Brooks until Wednesday to sign paperwork waiving his right to an attorney.

Darrell Brooks wants to defend self, prosecution responds

Darrell Brooks, facing 77 counts in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack, wants to represent himself at his homicide trial. The prosecution responded Monday saying they don't object if certain conditions are met.

Darrell Brooks wants to defend himself in Waukesha parade attack

A man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens of others by driving an SUV through a Christmas parade in Wisconsin last year wants to represent himself in trial.

Darrell Brooks' attorney motion to withdraw before parade trial

One of the attorneys for Darrell Brooks, 40, facing an October jury trial in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack, filed a motion to withdraw from the case Thursday, less than two weeks before the scheduled start of the trial, online court records show.

Darrell Brooks' Waukesha parade attack October trial expected to be lengthy

Darrell Brooks Jr. faces an October trial for the Waukesha Christmas parade attack. On Monday, the court ironed out details of what evidence and aspects of Brooks' history can be used during that jury trial. Decisions made Monday could shorten what’s expected to be a lengthy trial.

Waukesha parade attack; Darrell Brooks withdraws insanity plea

Darrell Brooks, the man accused in the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, withdrew his insanity plea in the case Friday, Sept. 9.

Waukesha parade attack: Darrell Brooks escorted out of court after outburst

An outburst in court got Darrell Brooks, the man accused in the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, thrown out of court on Friday, Aug. 26.

Waukesha parade attack Darrell Brooks has some charges dropped

Darrell Brooks, the man accused in the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, had six charges against him dropped Thursday ahead of his October trial. He now faces 77 total counts, down from 83.

Waukesha parade attack; court documents reveal new details

Throw it out. That is what defense attorneys are asking a judge to do in the case against the accused Waukesha Christmas parade attacker. That is just one revelation detailed in new court documents.

Darrell Brooks in Milwaukee County; hearing on domestic violence charges

Darrell Brooks was expected to change his plea Thursday after reaching an agreement with prosecutors in three open felony cases in Milwaukee county, but that didn't happen.

Waukesha parade attack: Darrell Brooks in court Tuesday

Darrell Brooks, the man accused in the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, was back in court Tuesday, June 28 for a motion hearing.

Open Record: The Insanity Defense

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janine Geske joins Open Record to talk about Darrell Brooks' insanity defense.

Waukesha parade attack suspect's change of venue motion denied

Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow denied a change of venue motion for Darrell Brooks, the man accused in the Waukesha parade attack. That means his trial will occur in Waukesha County. The jury will be sequestered during the day but allowed to return each night.

Darrell Brooks' attorneys: Fair Waukesha County trial not possible

In the case of Waukesha parade attack suspect Darrell Brooks, jury questionnaires are back. His lawyers say he cannot get a fair trial in Waukesha County.

Prosecutor's perspective: John Chisholm talks 1-on-1 with FOX6 News

FOX6's Stephanie Grady sat down one-on-one with District Attorney John Chisholm to talk about the status of Milwaukee from his perspective as a prosecutor.

Waukesha Memorial Day Parade returns; traffic barricades in place

The Memorial Day Parade Monday was Waukesha's first parade since November's Christmas Parade attack and featured $800,000 worth of barriers at all major intersections, aimed at preventing another tragedy.

Darrell Brooks status hearing for Milwaukee cases

Darrell Brooks, the man accused of driving through the Waukesha Christmas Parade in 2021, killing six and injuring dozens more, is scheduled to appear in Milwaukee County court Wednesday, April 27.

Darrell Brooks October trial locked in; motion for delay denied

The trial for the man accused in the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack is set for October – after the defense fought for a delay.