Darrell Brooks

You might call it a ‘fringe’ theory - literally. Throughout the Waukesha Christmas Parade trial this month, Darrell Brooks has persistently questioned the court's jurisdiction over him.

The stage is set for closing arguments in the Darrell Brooks trial to happen starting Tuesday morning, Oct. 25 in Waukesha County court. Brooks is accused in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack in November 2021.

In his deferred opening statement, Darrell Brooks told the jury in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial, “There's always two sides to every story.” One expert said it's unclear which story Brooks is trying to tell.

Darrell Brooks, accused of killing six and injuring more than 60 by driving his SUV through a Christmas parade has worked to disrupt his trial since he decided to represent himself, dragging out a painful proceeding that appears destined to end with his conviction.

Darrell Brooks could call his mother to the stand and testify himself Monday, Oct. 24 before jury instructions begin in the Waukesha Christmas parade trial. This, after a shocking end to the third week of the trial which saw the defendant give the judge a "stare down" that she said scared her to the point where she had to call for a break in the proceedings.

Darrell Brooks is calling his own witnesses to the stand in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial after delivering an emotional deferred opening statement to the jury. Brooks is representing himself in this case, facing the possibility of life in prison.

Darrell Brooks brought more witnesses for his defense to the stand in his trial on Friday, Oct. 21. Brooks is charged in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack.