Darrell Brooks trial

Darrell Brooks brings more witnesses for his defense to the stand in his trial on Friday, Oct. 21. Brooks is charged in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas ...

Eventually, the judge took another recess – and sent Brooks to the adjacent courtroom. Brooks called Deanna Aldrich to the stand. A short time before 1 p.m., court resumed and Brooks was in the courtroom. Brooks was given one more chance to call his next witness. "In my almost 11 years on the bench, to say that this is the most challenging of my career would be an understatement." Around 9:45 a.m., the court asked Brooks to provide his next witness. The line of questioning from Brooks centered on an incident that happened near Frame Park prior to the Waukesha Christmas parade. After bringing the jury into the courtroom, Brooks continued to press the court for information. He took her phone because she thought he was talking to other guys." First to take the witness stand on Friday for the defense was Douglas Kolar. Kolar answered "yes" to whether it was driving erratically. [Darrell Brooks](https://www.fox6now.com/tag/people/darrell-brooks) brought more witnesses for his defense to the stand in his trial on Friday, Oct.

In the Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial Thursday, the prosecution rested and suspect Darrell Brooks cried while giving his opening statement.

When court resumed, Brooks called the state of Wisconsin to the stand. "There's been a lot of words thrown out there about the alleged, lot of speculation, lot of ridicule. Brooks told jurors he hadn't rehearsed anything and would speak from the heart. "I do not appreciate his impugning the integrity of these proceedings, your honor's efforts to run a fair trial and our efforts to run a fair trial." She stopped short of that on Thursday but told Brooks that she was looking forward to the lunch break. When told the state isn't a person, he asked that the case be dismissed. "I think it's easy to disregard a lot of factors. In the past she has ordered Brooks removed to an alternative courtroom where he can watch the proceedings via video but she can cut off his microphone to prevent him from disrupting court. "It's important that you see me for who I am. Opper rested her case Thursday after 2 1/2 weeks of testimony, including from multiple police officers and others who attended the parade. Opper told Dorow that she laughed Thursday because the video had been mislabeled and nothing prohibits her from pulling anything out of her briefcase and offering it as evidence. "I absolutely did.

DAY 15 - Darrell Brooks, who is representing himself in the Waukesha parade trial, will continue to call witnesses. He has up to 10 left on his list.

Darrell Brooks is expected to call more witnesses to the stand today, as his defense continues. This, after the prosecution rested its case and Brooks gave ...

A lot of families healing. The facts are, there are still a lot of people healing. Judge Dorow dismissed the jury because of all that was going on. Judge Dorow repeatedly asked him to call his first witness. "This is mind-boggling to me. He says letters and photos are relevant to the credibility of his ex-girlfriend. Dorow said he was moved due to his disruptions. He hasn't made a statement yet, but is sorting through files in the next room. If he refuses, Judge Dorow said he will forfeit his right to call anymore. update: She said she'd like to get through all the witnesses today. This, after the prosecution rested its case and Brooks gave an opening statement Thursday.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Waukesha Christmas parade trial is nearing the end of its third week as the defendant continues presenting his case.

"Recognize the strength of your case," Kim said. All 12 jurors need to agree that a certain charge has been proven. "I thought that was a little bit of theatrics, but effective," Kim said. Kim said he noticed Brooks appears to be focused on a lesser battery charge. "I think that she too has got the eye on the prize and just wants this case to get to the jury at this point," Kim said. "Given that he's representing himself, I think he probably needs to take the stand if he's going to have any luck in trying to convince a jury that this was a reckless act, not an intentional act," Kim said.

The Darrell Brooks Waukesha parade trial continues Friday with Brooks expected to call more witnesses to the stand.Read more on what happened Thursday: ...

After fireworks to start the morning, Darrell Brooks questioned his ex-girlfriend as part of his defense, which led to more outbursts and him yelling at ...