Darrell Brooks cross-examines ex-girlfriend, Erika Patterson
Darrell Brooks cross-examined his ex-girlfriend, Erika Patterson, during his trial on Friday, Oct. 7.
Darrell Brooks cross-examined his ex-girlfriend, Erika Patterson, during his trial on Friday, Oct. 7.
Darrell Brooks' mother says 'he didn’t mean to hurt nobody'
For the first time since the Darrell Brooks trial started, we're hearing from the defendant's mother, who spoke with FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith. Dawn Woods said she does think her son should pay for what he did.
For the first time since the Darrell Brooks trial started, we're hearing from the defendant's mother, who spoke with FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith. Dawn Woods said she does think her son should pay for what he did.
Darrell Brooks' mother says he's 'full of shame,' prays for victims
For the first time since the Darrell Brooks trial started, we're hearing from the defendant's mother, who spoke with FOX6 News Thursday. FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith spoke with Dawn Brooks, who said she does think her son should go to prison.
For the first time since the Darrell Brooks trial started, we're hearing from the defendant's mother, who spoke with FOX6 News Thursday. FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith spoke with Dawn Brooks, who said she does think her son should go to prison.
Darrell Brooks trial: Police, defendant's girlfriend's roommate testify
The prosecution called its first two witnesses Thursday afternoon in the trial of Darrell Brooks, accused in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack: Waukesha Police Sgt. David Wanner and Kori Runkel, the roommate of Brooks' girlfriend.
The prosecution called its first two witnesses Thursday afternoon in the trial of Darrell Brooks, accused in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack: Waukesha Police Sgt. David Wanner and Kori Runkel, the roommate of Brooks' girlfriend.
Darrell Brooks trial: Police, defendant's girlfriend's roommate testify
The prosecution called its first two witnesses Thursday afternoon in the trial of Darrell Brooks, accused in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack: Waukesha Police Sgt. David Wanner and Kori Runkle, the roommate of Brooks' girlfriend.
The prosecution called its first two witnesses Thursday afternoon in the trial of Darrell Brooks, accused in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack: Waukesha Police Sgt. David Wanner and Kori Runkle, the roommate of Brooks' girlfriend.
Darrell Brooks trial: Prosecution opening statement (part 2)
The prosecution team in the Darrell Brooks trial finished up its opening statement -- making way for the start of the trial. Brooks has opted to defer his opening statement until he begins his defense.
The prosecution team in the Darrell Brooks trial finished up its opening statement -- making way for the start of the trial. Brooks has opted to defer his opening statement until he begins his defense.
Darrell Brooks trial: Prosecution opening statement (part 1)
Darrell Brooks trial: Prosecution opening statement (part 1)
Darrell Brooks trial: Prosecution opening statement (part 1)
Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant tells the court he recognizes one of the jurors
Darrell Brooks told Judge Jennifer Dorow on Oct. 6 that he recognized one of the jurors picked for the case from a previous incident. Here is that exchange.
Darrell Brooks told Judge Jennifer Dorow on Oct. 6 that he recognized one of the jurors picked for the case from a previous incident. Here is that exchange.
Darrell Brooks trial: Exchange between Brooks and Judge Dorow prior to opening statements
This exchange between Judge Jennifer Dorow and Darrell Brooks took place during the reading of jury instructions -- and ahead of opening statements. It happened moments after Brooks was brought back into court.
This exchange between Judge Jennifer Dorow and Darrell Brooks took place during the reading of jury instructions -- and ahead of opening statements. It happened moments after Brooks was brought back into court.
Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant shirtless after being removed from main courtroom
After multiple disruptions ahead of opening statements, Darrell Brooks was removed from the main courtroom -- and appeared by video from an adjacent courtroom. He was shirtless at this point -- and the judge noted it for the record.
After multiple disruptions ahead of opening statements, Darrell Brooks was removed from the main courtroom -- and appeared by video from an adjacent courtroom. He was shirtless at this point -- and the judge noted it for the record.
Darrell Brooks trial: COVID adjournment request denied as 'delay tactic'
Darrell Brooks requested an adjournment of his trial in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack Wednesday, telling the court he believes he has COVID and needs to wait until at least Friday for test results to come back. Prosecutors said he's heard on jail phone calls telling his mother he's going to delay the trial.
Darrell Brooks requested an adjournment of his trial in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack Wednesday, telling the court he believes he has COVID and needs to wait until at least Friday for test results to come back. Prosecutors said he's heard on jail phone calls telling his mother he's going to delay the trial.
Darrell Brooks trial: COVID adjournment request denied as 'delay tactic'
Darrell Brooks requested an adjournment of his trial in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack Wednesday, telling the court he believes he has COVID and needs to wait until at least Friday for test results to come back. Prosecutors said he's heard on jail phone calls telling his mother he's going to delay the trial.
Darrell Brooks requested an adjournment of his trial in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack Wednesday, telling the court he believes he has COVID and needs to wait until at least Friday for test results to come back. Prosecutors said he's heard on jail phone calls telling his mother he's going to delay the trial.
FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn breaks down the Brooks trial events from Oct. 4
FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn breaks down the Brooks trial events from Oct. 4.
FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn breaks down the Brooks trial events from Oct. 4.
Darrell Brooks trial: Jury selected, more disruptions from defendant
The court empaneled a 16-member jury Tuesday in the Darrell Brooks trial; 10 men, six women, all white. This, after Brooks refused to cooperate with the peremptory challenge process, and the court clerk had pick random juror numbers to be stricken from a tumbler on Brooks' behalf.
The court empaneled a 16-member jury Tuesday in the Darrell Brooks trial; 10 men, six women, all white. This, after Brooks refused to cooperate with the peremptory challenge process, and the court clerk had pick random juror numbers to be stricken from a tumbler on Brooks' behalf.
Darrell Brooks' jury selected, defendant doesn't cooperate with peremptory strike process
The court empaneled a 16-member jury Tuesday in the Darrell Brooks trial; 10 men, six women, all white. This, after Brooks refused to cooperate with the peremptory challenge process, and the court clerk had to pick random juror numbers to be stricken from a tumbler on Brooks' behalf.
The court empaneled a 16-member jury Tuesday in the Darrell Brooks trial; 10 men, six women, all white. This, after Brooks refused to cooperate with the peremptory challenge process, and the court clerk had to pick random juror numbers to be stricken from a tumbler on Brooks' behalf.
Darrell Brooks removed from court after multiple interruptions
Darrell Brooks managed to delay the start of his Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial Monday by becoming so disruptive the judge had to take multiple breaks before forcing him to watch the proceedings via video from another room.
Darrell Brooks managed to delay the start of his Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial Monday by becoming so disruptive the judge had to take multiple breaks before forcing him to watch the proceedings via video from another room.
Darrell Brooks trial 'might be triggering,' psychologists say
The Darrell Brooks trial, like the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy itself, will impact hundreds of people in Waukesha. For people who were there, the trial is a reminder of what happened that day.
The Darrell Brooks trial, like the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy itself, will impact hundreds of people in Waukesha. For people who were there, the trial is a reminder of what happened that day.
Darrell Brooks trial 'might be triggering,' psychologists say
The Darrell Brooks trial, like the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy itself, will impact hundreds of people in Waukesha. The trial, which began with jury selection Monday, is expected to last several weeks. For people who were there, the trial is a reminder of what happened that day.
The Darrell Brooks trial, like the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy itself, will impact hundreds of people in Waukesha. The trial, which began with jury selection Monday, is expected to last several weeks. For people who were there, the trial is a reminder of what happened that day.
Darrell Brooks removed from court after multiple interruptions
Darrell Brooks managed to delay the start of his Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial Monday by becoming so disruptive the judge had to take multiple breaks before forcing him to watch the proceedings via video from another room.
Darrell Brooks managed to delay the start of his Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial Monday by becoming so disruptive the judge had to take multiple breaks before forcing him to watch the proceedings via video from another room.
Darrell Brooks trial: Challenges facing Judge Dorow
Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow is facing challenges in the Darrell Brooks trial -- and that was on full display on day one of the proceedings. Attorney Julius Kim joined FOX6 News to talk about the options the judge has before her in this trial.
Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow is facing challenges in the Darrell Brooks trial -- and that was on full display on day one of the proceedings. Attorney Julius Kim joined FOX6 News to talk about the options the judge has before her in this trial.



















