Waukesha County

Darrell Brooks, 40, faces the possibility of life in prison for the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack that killed six and injured more than 60. Here's a look at key players in what's expected to be a lengthy trial, including the judge, lawyers, witnesses and victims.

Prosecutors say Darrell Brooks killed six and injured more than 60 in just minutes, his SUV careening through the parade route on Nov. 21, 2021. Some witnesses said he appeared to be avoiding cars but not people.

Darrell Brooks, 40, on trial starting Monday for the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack that killed six and injured more than 60, had seven of the charges filed against him dismissed -- now facing 76 counts, down from 83.

While awaiting trial in the Waukesha County Jail for the Waukesha Christmas parade attack, Darrell Brooks wrote a letter to his mother, alleging mistreatment in custody. It wasn't the only time we heard from Brooks leading up to his trial starting Monday.

Darrell Brooks, on trial for the Waukesha Christmas parade attack, faces a December trial in Milwaukee County -- accused of shooting at someone during a fight in 2020, running over his girlfriend in 2021 and trying to persuade that woman not to cooperate with investigators in exchange for marriage.

After the Waukesha Christmas parade attack, the community and city officials have worked to memorialize those killed and impacted by the tragedy.

Darrell Brooks, on trial starting Monday for the 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack, is charged with 76 total counts, including for the deaths of six victims.

Long before the start of the trial for Darrell Brooks, 40, charged in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack that killed six and injured more than 60, some had questions about whether he could receive a fair trial in Waukesha County.

Menomonee Falls police are asking for the public's help to identify a man they say attempted to make a purchase using a counterfeit $100 bill at the Hobby Lobby on County Line Road.

Darrell Brooks' involvement in the criminal justice system began long before the Waukesha Christmas parade attack in November 2021. In fact, just two days before the parade tragedy, Brooks posted $1,000 bail in Milwaukee County.

Darrell Brooks, 40, on trial starting Monday for the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack that killed six and injured more than 60, has a felony record that dates back to 1999 when he slashed another man's face with a knife.

The search spanned years, but Dewey Sherman was never able to find his missing wedding ring. That is, until his dying wife shared their story with the one man who had the power to find it.

Darrell Brooks, 40, on trial starting Monday for the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack that killed six and injured more than 60, withdrew his insanity plea on Sept. 9, telling the court, "I have my own reasons why."

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.