WAUKESHA, Wis. — The fourth day of testimony against Darrell Brooks began Tuesday morning.
The state spent much of the day Monday painting the scene with police who were on duty that day. The officers were brought to the stand to show that despite multiple attempts to stop Darrell Brooks, he wouldn’t stop, he instead sped up.
After the previous week of disruptions and interrupting Judge Jennifer Dorow, Brooks apologized for his behavior the previous week. He said it was an emotional time for him, the families or the victims and his family.
Brooks faces 76 charges for allegedly killing six people and injuring more than 60 others after driving his SUV through the Waukesha Christmas parade in Nov. 2021.
The jury consists of 10 males and 6 females. All of the jurors selected are white.
Four weeks have been set aside for the trial, according to the court calendar.
Brooks changed his not guilty plea last June to not guilty by reason of mental disease and defect. But in September, he changed his not guilty by insanity plea to a not guilty plea.
Brooks has been evaluated by multiple mental health professionals, who deemed him competent to stand trial, saying his peculiar behaviors were not the result of any mental health issues. The court, in consultation with the psychologists, deemed him competent to stand trial and represent himself. The District Attorney said they are not concerned about his competency to stand trial and believes his behavior is a delay tactic.
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