Darrell Brooks, Waukesha parade attack suspect, repeatedly objects to being called 'Mr. Brooks'

Darrell Brooks is accused of killing 6, injuring dozens more when he allegedly drove into Waukesha Christmas parade

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Latest coverage from the Waukesha parade attack trialVictims of the Waukesha Christmas parade attack spoke at a sentencing hearing for Darrell Brooks.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (WLS) -- Testimony resumed Monday in the third week of the trial of the man accused of killing six people at a parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Darrell Brooks is charged with six counts of first-degree intentional homicide. In testimony Monday, witnesses recounted the aftermath of the tragedy.

Brooks, who is representing himself, repeatedly objected to anyone in court calling him "Mr. Brooks," despite body cam video showing him identifying himself by that name.

Prosecutors are expected to wrap up their case this week.

The suspect, who is representing himself, has been questioning some of the Waukesha parade victims.

On day 10 of the trial Friday, Judge Jennifer Dorow dismissed the jury after continuous interruptions from defendant Darrell Brooks.

After continuing back and forth, Judge Dorow left the courtroom, saying, "I am going to step off and give Mr. Brooks five minutes to cool off."

When testimony resumed, a Waukesha police officer testified about shooting at the suspect's vehicle, as it approached parade-goers.

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"Well, my intention was to shoot you in the upper portion of the body. However, my intention was not to kill you. My intention was to stop the threat, the threat that you were posing to everyone in the downtown area at the Christmas parade," Bryce Scholten said.

Brooks is accused of driving into the Waukesha Christmas parade route last year, killing six people and injuring more than 60 others.

Brooks, who has no legal training, is representing himself at the trial. He has repeatedly disrupted the court proceedings with defiant and outlandish behavior.

WATCH | Darrell Brooks rants that case should be dismissed

Waukesha parade attack suspect Darrell Brooks went on a tirade for 50 minutes Thursday morning, arguing that the case should be dismissed.

Brooks went on a tirade for 50 minutes Thursday morning, arguing that the case should be dismissed. He told Judge Dorow that his right to a speedy trial was violated and that the trial shouldn't be taking place in Waukesha County due to bias. He also told the judge it was "treason" not to uphold her oath of office to honor his constitutional rights.

Jurors were not present for his speech.

More testimony is expected on Monday, and the state is expected to rest its case.