Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant cries during opening statement

Prosecutors rested their case in the Darrell Brooks trial Thursday after calling 57 witnesses over two weeks. Brooks is charged in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack. On Thursday afternoon, Brooks cried as he delivered his deferred opening statement before calling two witnesses.

Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant's opening statement doesn't reveal why jury should acquit
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During his opening statement in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack, Darrell Brooks removed his mask to show the jury "who he really is." Brooks stopped short of spelling out why the jury should find him not guilty on six counts of first-degree intentional homicide and 70 other charges. He did say he believes they'll make the "right decision."

1-on-1 with Darrell Brooks' defense witness Nicholas Kirby
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FOX6's Bret Lemoine spoke one-on-one with Nicholas Kirby, the first man Darrell Brooks called as a witness Thursday as he began presenting his case-in-chief. Kirby said he feels partially responsible for what happened at the parade.

Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy: Support through woman's art

A lot of eyes are on Waukesha this week as the trial for Darrell Brooks wraps up a second full week. But what about the people living in the community – who just want to feel support?

Darrell Brooks trial: Who testified for the state?

Witnesses for the prosecution in the Darrell Brooks trial included police and first responders, people acquainted with Darrell Brooks and victims of the Waukesha Christmas parade attack.

Darrell Brooks trial: Jurors view red SUV

Prosecutors called nine more witnesses Wednesday in the Darrell Brooks trial, charged in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack. Mid-afternoon, the jury was taken out of the courtroom to view the red SUV. Video was provided later of that viewing.

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Darrell Brooks trial: Witnesses track defendant after SUV ditched
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The same day jurors saw the red SUV prosecutors say Darrell Brooks drove through the Waukesha Christmas Parade, witnesses testified about how they tracked Brooks' movements after he ditched the SUV and the DNA matches they found inside.