Darrell Brooks trial: Week 3 recap, judge threatens to end defense

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 trial: Who did the defendant call to testify?

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 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: 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.