Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant calls 9 witnesses, outbursts continue

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.

FOX6 News interview with defense witness, Abel Lazcano
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Darrell Brooks called Abel Lazcano to testify Friday. Lazcano attended the parade with his wife and daughter and said he came across the red SUV parked on Maple.

Darrell Brooks trial: Defense witnesses back on stand, numerous delays
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Darrell Brooks brought more witnesses for his defense to the stand in his trial on Friday, Oct. 21. There was talk that all testimony could be wrapped up by the end of the day Friday. However, Brooks himself said: "That's not gonna happen."

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.