Darrell Brooks trial: Why he was free on bail before parade

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 trial: Criminal history dates back to 1999

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.

Darrell Brooks trial: Why insanity plea was dropped

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."

Darrell Brooks wants to defend self, judge delays decision

Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow delayed a decision on whether Darrell Brooks will represent himself in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial, which is currently set to start on Monday, Oct. 3. Dorow gave Brooks until Wednesday to sign paperwork waiving his right to an attorney.

Waukesha prepares for Darrell Brooks trial

Darrell Brooks, facing 77 counts in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack, wants to represent himself at his homicide trial. The prosecution responded Monday saying they don't object if certain conditions are met.

Darrell Brooks wants to defend self, prosecution responds

Darrell Brooks, facing 77 counts in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack, wants to represent himself at his homicide trial. The prosecution responded Monday saying they don't object if certain conditions are met.

New development in Brooks case

One of the attorneys for Darrell Brooks, 40, facing an October jury trial in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack, filed a motion to withdraw from the case Thursday, Sept. 22, less than two weeks before the scheduled start of the trial, online court records show.

Darrell Brooks' attorney motion to withdraw before parade trial

One of the attorneys for Darrell Brooks, 40, facing an October jury trial in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack, filed a motion to withdraw from the case Thursday, less than two weeks before the scheduled start of the trial, online court records show.

Darrell Brooks' attorney motion to withdraw before parade trial

One of the attorneys for Darrell Brooks, 40, facing an October jury trial in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack, filed a motion to withdraw from the case Thursday, less than two weeks before the scheduled start of the trial, online court records show.

Darrell Brooks' Waukesha parade attack October trial expected to be lengthy

Darrell Brooks Jr. faces an October trial for the Waukesha Christmas parade attack. On Monday, the court ironed out details of what evidence and aspects of Brooks' history can be used during that jury trial. Decisions made Monday could shorten what’s expected to be a lengthy trial.