The trial continues for Darrell Brooks, the person accused of killing six folks and injuring dozens extra after driving an SUV by means of the Waukesha Christmas Parade in 2021.
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Prosecutors allege Brooks, 40, hit and killed six folks and injured scores of others with an SUV on Nov. 21 within the Milwaukee suburb of Waukesha.
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Police stated he became the parade after fleeing a home disturbance, although officers weren't pursuing him on the time.
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The 76 costs he faces embrace six counts of first-degree intentional murder. Every of these counts carries a compulsory life sentence.
Brooks has been appearing as his personal lawyer since he motioned to dismiss his attorneys and act as his personal protection.
Update of 11:45 a.m.
Waukesha Police Officer Bryce Scholten has been known as to testify. He stated, "I keep in mind making the choice the simplest shot would have been by means of the windshield."
However he waited, involved about hitting parade-goers. He stated he noticed the motive force because the SUV handed, after which fired. He recognized Brooks as the motive force.
Update 11:30 a.m.
Courtroom took a 15-minute break after two witnesses. Brooks, Judge Dorow, and the jury have now returned to courtroom.
Each witnesses took longer than anticipated so it appears there might be a late lunch at the moment.