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[@CLRBruceRivers]

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[@danysanerd2383]

Idk if you address this- or if you even know- but Darrell Brooks didn't have a shock anything, they were soft cloth and padlock restraints, the judge had the deputy that worked only the job of securing Dummy Brooks... I mean darrell brooks.... every day of the trial testify on record that there was no shock devices..

[@EarlSmith2469]

When I can, I most definitely will purchase merch. Mr. Rivers you are doing excellent work and thank you for all that you do. Shalom

[@darenmiller2218]

Why do people on the stand look at the jury now? Seems like it changed with the Heard/Depp trial.

[@karenthompson8038]

I never realized that was Lincoln who quoted that! Sovereign citizen? Give me a fucking break! I’m sorry but six intentional murders = DP

[@PaulKittinger-ye5zz]

clearly you were raised that way...

[@nicolewalsh6656]

She’s being so patient because she doesn’t want a mistrial or any appeals from him in the future.

[@lindboknifeandtool]

Steadfastly holding up the law. You love to see it.

[@zoli11]

Obviously. Also it's a lot more difficult to judge and balance it right in the situation, when she has to keep a 100 things in mind. Maybe on rewatch she'd lean closer to Bruce's opinion, but either way, she's great.

[@MrCaptainTea]

No one was unaware of that but thanks anyways

[@nicolewalsh6656]

@@MrCaptainTea yes they were. I saw 100s of comments of ppl getting mad at her and saying all types of things. So not sure why u felt the need to say that ?

[@freshlypouredlean167]

@@MrCaptainTea I swear the original comment is on every darell brooks vid

[@deagle2yadome696]

Props to Bruce for being one of the only people with a big platform to actually call Brooks a TERRORIST.

[@kingayy9267]

Do you need KZbin creators to tell you that's what he is? Most people already know.

[@deagle2yadome696]

@@kingayy9267 i don’t need anyone to tell me what darrell brooks is most wont call him a TERRORIST (which he is) including MSM media and almost every other YT content creator. I simply gave Bruce his props for calling that POS what he really is - and what most others refuse to call him. That’s all.

[@tommyob4762]

That would be the case if they prove he had a political motive. It seems he was evading police as they chased him though.

[@MrSqueamishJam]

@@kingayy9267 most people aren't usually comfortable calling Americans terrorist ever since the post 2001 American social culture like let's be fuckin real here buddy

[@JF-fr5uf]

I don't think you can get much eviler than him, but to be a terrorist he would have to be using terror as a tool to try to force political change. Brooks wasn't going for social or political change, he was just having a temper tantrum while using a car.

[@BriansRainbowOverIreland]

love how the judge sounds pleasantly surprised whenever he has a legit objection or line of questioning

[@nickpavia9021]

You can tell that he's smart. It is a shame that he decided to kill people and beat his girlfriend instead of do something productive with his life.

[@BriansRainbowOverIreland]

@@nickpavia9021 if this dude is smart, then the bar for intelligence in America is so low it touches the ground

[@Josie-6]

@@nickpavia9021 he’s not smart. He’s manipulative and calculating. Those look similar, but they are very different things. This man is a narcissist. That’s what narcissists do. They try their hardest to make everyone else view them as highly as they view themselves.

[@alexcarter2461]

It's better than him being obstructive, I found myself silently 'rooting' for him a couple of times.

[@scmontgomery]

​@@BriansRainbowOverIrelandwe buried the bar years ago

[@ChrundleTGreat]

This judge is the ABSOLUTE most patient judge I have ever seen. One of the things she’s being VERY smart about is controlling her emotional responses. By doing so he can’t claim that he was judged unfairly and be granted an appeal.

[@ileanahernandez1709]

Or what he was really trying for a mistrial!

[@janicewingfield5245]

I loved it when Judge Darow told him “Ignorance of the law is not a defense.” She doesn’t put up with his nonsense.

[@michaelemery1497]

I'm a big fan of the Judge..She is so wonderful and I think she is great!!...Prayers to all families..

[@daveburrows9876]

She puts up with way too much of his nonsense, though it may be to protect the integrity of this trial when the inevitable appeal is filed.

[@thclark1996]

That was one of the few moments she let her irritation show, and I completely understand. He has been incredibly disrespectful and offensive to the judge and the prosecution. I was SHOCKED when he told the judge she should step down from this case. Then calling the prosecution's rebuttal to his 50 minute rant "a load of crap". I would never speak to any adult like that nevermind a court of law!

[@AeriykTheRed]

She has sure put up with a lot of it so far. How she sat through a 50 minute sovereign citizen defense without blowing her top is beyond me.

[@janicewingfield5245]

@@AeriykTheRed DA Opper certainly lost it when she gave her rebuttal to his 50 minutes of complaints and sovcit crap. I loved it.

[@henrikaugustsson4041]

“Your honour, I was TRAVELLING through that crowd, not driving.” - sovereign citizen

[@wiillthebarbertv9415]

Most won’t catch that😂

[@annacostello5181]

He’s claiming he was a passenger i think- and the 50 people who identified him as the driver are wrong

[@wiillthebarbertv9415]

@@annacostello5181 it’s a sovereign citizen joke, he hasn’t once placed himself at the scene or as a passenger, he’s trying create appeals because he knows he’s done.

[@henrikaugustsson4041]

@@annacostello5181 Sovereign citizens often claim they're travelling rather than driving because they think that means they don't need a driver's license to operate a vehicle. Another trick they usually use is "It's not a car, it's a landboat" or "this is my house, I live here." There's some ancient law from before cars were invented that say that you can't be inhibited from travelling to whatever state you like, which is where this idiocy stems from. They don't realise that yes, they may travel wherever they like, but not HOWEVER they like. Train, airplane, car, bus, boat are all fine, as long as they are not operating a vehicle without a license. You can walk if you like, but as long as you are operating a vehicle you are required to have a license. They are just too dumb and too arrogant and think they found a loophole without checking for other legal hurdles.

[@_bitterpill]

Like what is this Genshin Impact 😂?

[@williamroberts6803]

Watched this live and the judge has my respect and needs a nice long vacation after this trial.

[@jessepinkman2537]

I am a criminal lawyer myself Bruce, and you said ‘I’m not sure of WHY he is doing this?’ (Ie. Running a trial he is destined to lose) I too have pondered this the past week as I can’t see what his defence is. However I remembered for a narcissist “you can’t win a fight with a narcissist- because for them, the fight IS the win” And then what he’s doing makes sense: 1. He is a narcissist and a control freak. 2. Therefore he cannot and WILL not take blame for any of his actions. Narcissists never do, unless a ‘faux’ apology serves their agenda. 3. Which means he will not plead guilty. 4. Which is why he fired his legal team (because I have No doubt they are like ‘you are f*cked. We need to secure a deal, not run a trial’) 5. Which is why he is bucking at every turn. Because it’s all about control. (He repeatedly says “are you ASKING me or TELLING me judge”). 6. This trial is him vs the system. It is his last time he will be able to challenge authority. Once convicted, he will be subject to authority. 7. So this is a final ‘F U’ to the system. “I’m going down, but I’m going down swingin! I’ll never surrender, you will have to force me to submit” So yeh. That’s the motivation. His hatred for authority- both individual and government authority.

[@blazaybla22]

I’m not saying you’re wrong and the narcissism was very very real but I’ve also seen a lot of people who are frankly way overthinking his motives for self-representation, probably because they’re not fuckups who’ve dealt with the mindnumbing experience of sitting in confinement with jack shit to do. To me it was actually pretty straightforward: the longer he drags out the trial, the longer he gets to spend significant portions of the day building his defense, with lots of library time, the limited access to the internet they have, etc. If he doesn’t act out in court, then the trial gets resolved quickly and he loses that library time, internet access, etc. If he lets real lawyers handle it, he can only sit in his cell and wait for them to contact him. No death penalty in Wisconsin so he honestly didn’t have much to lose.

[@blackleague212]

I mean, being a black man myself, and having watched this entire 60 plus hour pre trial, trial, and commentary, I can safely say that he already knew his life was over, and he decided to go out with a bang. He spoke about no one ever thinking he would graduate highschool, "offing" himself, and many other small seeds in the pre trail that grew into most of his antics throughout the trial. Also he is racist, and has a Napoleon complex (Although the camera makes him look rather tall and built up). He was mad because some white folks was helping his girlfriend, and he drove over those people out of anger, small quiet town where he already knew people and knew the atmosphere, which he talked about during the interrogation. Only Google knows just how many hours of this trial I have watched, studied and fascinated over.

[@johnathancampbell1056]

@@blackleague212 appreciate you calling it what it is and not saying reverse racism when it's just plain racism and evil white or black or whatever people are racist towards its all the same evil/gross

[@blackleague212]

@@johnathancampbell1056 yea, "people" kinda coined the term "reverse racism" with the unspoken sentiment that white people are the only ones who can be racist... Sorry, but my brain works, thats plain racism, no such thing as reverse racism. But no need to preach to the choir lol glad to meet you bud

[@pooryorick831]

The narcissist part is what is behind it. He thinks the world should listen to him. So he will do anything no matter how outrageous to keep himself at the center of attention. That is what narcissists do.

[@broughtonparkade5381]

Claims he’s not subject to the law because he’s not a citizen but demands the same protections and rights that citizens are entitled to. Can’t have it both ways.

[@Leela1210]

exactly!!

[@gwens5093]

He doesn't know S*** about being a sovereign he is just playing games. I suspect someone else in custody put him up to it.

[@deagle2yadome696]

@@gwens5093 honestly it’s probably a leftist organization who is feeding him all this info i mean the guy is barely literate and can’t even pronounce words correctly.

[@kingayy9267]

@Gwen S Sovereign citizens, by default, don't have any idea what they're talking about at any given time. Perhaps they latch onto that silly movement in order to feel like they know things most people don't (same motivation for conspiracy theory-minded individuals)? Who knows but they make themselves look ignorant and ridiculous.

[@M11969]

@@gwens5093 Actually, his sovereign rants fairly typical from what I've seen.

[@Dasycottus]

I like how he simultaneously proved his malicious intent to obstruct the trial AND his total competence to be there. Congratulations, you played yourself. This case is gonna be used as an example in law schools for years

[@the_inquisitive_inquisitor]

That's what i said, by representing himself he is _demonstrating_ his competence to stand trial (different from *actual* competence) and therefor is eligible for the harshest punishments under the law.

[@tammytan2635]

I hope it sets precedence to shut up these fools that love to claim their constitutional rights are being violated AND sovereign status. #freedumb

[@danielpires8940]

Used as an example of a situation where a defendant has forfeited his right to represent himself, and of one who was incompetent to represent himself. This will be reversed on Appeal.

[@danielpires8940]

@@jonboll-LGM : direct the negative energy toward you wife and Troll your D.A. Elsewhere Dude.

[@tc-tm1my]

hes not the first. some who represent themselves have gotten off on technicalities. others are able to argue insane things that sometimes works in their favor. not in this case though

[@thesisypheanjournal1271]

I used to be a mental health worker and I have to say Brooks kind of reminded me of one of my clients. I couldn’t provide legal advice, but I was able to coach her on courtroom etiquette before she had some sort of hearing regarding a PFA her ex had against her. I kept reviewing with her again and again and again that she should only speak if somebody asked her question, she should answer the question and then shut up, and she should never ever argue with the judge. What did she do? Just started shooting her mouth off and arguing with the judge. She got thrown out of the court room and probably would have gotten arrested if she hadn’t been coming in there with a mental health worker to signal that yes, this woman is certifiably loopy.

[@Bsquaredplus2]

I feel that the judge has gone so far and been so patient to ensure she doesn't give any grounds for appeal or mistrial.

[@antm64]

As a former Federal Correctional Officer, I can tell you that this man is working at building a reputation for himself among his fellow prisoners and future inmates. He knows there isn't a viable defense for his crime(s), but there will be life within the inmate society. This judge is amazingly patient!!

[@KS-PNW]

As a former inmate (nonviolent drug offense when I was a teenager) I think your 100% correct. All the mental health assessments say he's not delusional so he knows what he's got coming and he's done time (a few times) before so he knows how to play to that crowd.

[@shannonellison1995]

Facts

[@Hiraeth-zq8ze]

I don’t know he murdered an 8 year old. I’m not sure if it’s inmates will be okay with him just because he made a mockery of his trial.

[@Songbirdstress]

@@KS-PNW He's proving every day he's 100 per cent compo mentis. Also, that he is of above average intelligence.

[@quinn799]

@@KS-PNW how does that make him look good though? Hate for the court?

[@somethingclever8916]

I live in Milwaukee and I admire Jennifer Dorow's patience, grace, and dignity.

[@jb03hf]

I think she is an elected judge... better vote for her next election.

[@PforPwned]

She’s cute too

[@Cutecompton]

I'd commit a felony to look up at her as long as Darrel Brooks has.

[@AmicaCream]

Indeed she is very professional and has the patience of an angel

[@erynlasgalen1949]

I live just outside of Waukesha, and I will remember Judge Dorrow's name in any further elections. I bet she'll be getting some serious white hairs by the time this trial is over.

[@BookishDark]

I can’t believe it’s been a year. This trial was infuriating. I couldn’t have been a juror on this one - I’d have gotten booted immediately for reacting visibly to his behavior.

[@WilliamWebbOfficial]

"He's sitting there with his shirt off. I mean what the f**k is that?" Don't think I laughed that hard in a long time. As a student who is pursuing an English MA with Arizona State University, who also happens to love law, I can assure you I subscribed the second I heard some of that attorney real talk. Bruce Rivers, you tell it straight and you don't sugar coat it like those lawyers do in the media. Im sure you would never talk about one of your own clients like this but I do respect the fact that you're brutally honest about Darrell Brooks and his sinister case of mass murder. Trust me, I have been following this case and I even subscribe to the channel you got the footage from. If you have something more to say about Darrell Brooks I will be here to see it. Thanks for the content. 👍

[@Steelflight773]

Yeah, I threw a sub immediately after that quote as well 😂.

[@WilliamWebbOfficial]

@@Steelflight773 bro tell me about it. It was such an off brand comment that I didn't see coming.

[@marieevelyndunlap]

The public defenders who were assigned to him must have breathed a huge sigh of relief to be dismissed from the case.

[@blindjustice8718]

They are playing the "Would it be fair to say" drinking game.

[@OpalBLeigh]

That was definitely a “run don’t walk away” moment 😂

[@jamesjones6546]

Oh 100% absolutely they did

[@marieevelyndunlap]

I just can't imagine having to sit at a table with him. If he fixed that evil stare on me you wouldn't see my fat ass for dust. LOL!

[@rainabeutel6965]

Not mentioned in this video is the number of times Brooks has denied being addressed by his own name AND when cops are saying “I was going after YOU, Darrell Brooks”. It’s a fascinating trial!

[@angryhermit4291]

@@itsfunnybecauseitstrue3219 a very horrible and gruseom death.

[@Lora-M-NY]

His *narcissism* convinces him that he’s too important NOT to be known to be in custody! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@willer3399]

Someone most likely already mentioned it , but I’ll do it anyway. Brooks was not outfitted with “ankle shocks.” He was tethered to the table, but there was no electrical component to his tether. He either made that up, or one of his jail mates was having some fun with him at his expense. The tether was hidden by a screen attached to the front and sides of the table he was sitting at. The prosecution table had the same screen attached so it appeared the same as the defense table.

[@ileanahernandez1709]

That's the reason the jury had to be in and out of the Courtroom so much. They couldn't see Brooks in chains.

[@Karenseiley]

I get the feeling and impression that this judge and prosecutor are being extremely careful so that there is no chance for a mistrial.

[@babypinhead7656]

So they’re doing their job ??? Amazing

[@Songbirdstress]

They are taking advantage though. There are questions an attorney would have yeeted...prosecution going full steam ahead though.

[@Melsharpe95]

"I'm a sovereign citizen your honour." - Darrell "Ahh you're going for an insanity plea then, ok." - Judge

[@JoshJos-Shwa]

This Judge is beyond patient... she deserves major recognition...

[@jaeh722]

I believe she is now running for her state’s Supreme Court!! ✨

[@kjh6903]

@@jaeh722 yes she was unfortunately she lost 🙁

[@Vallyrah]

This kind of behavior without police or bailiffs, and without any consequences for this behavior with multiple individuals acting this way, is what teachers have to deal with every day.

[@CoriAlexis93]

I’ve been watching this trial every single day from beginning to end and it is exhausting!! The amount of patience this judge has is INCREDIBLE. Brooks is the biggest clown and is really doing himself no favors. If anything, arguing with the judge constantly is probably causing the jury to not like you in and of itself!!

[@qwerty112311]

Fighting with the judge in a trial gets you nowhere except on the bad side of the just. I’ve heard it said that the jury more or less wants to defend the judge in matters, so in disrespecting the judge, you disrespect the jury, and they want to defend the judge. He has been nothing but the prick to the judge, and while I don’t that he was going to be found innocent anyway, he is just accelerating the guilty. We’ve gone from a 2 hour verdict to a 75 minute verdict.

[@Songbirdstress]

@@Chad_Max This so true, I have had dealings with people like this, and through sheer attrition as you say, you end up making mistakes (I nearly made a bad one). Brooks is not so bad in that she can still hear herself think. The 50 minute rant in particular. She has to listen because he MIGHT make a legally important argument. I tuned out after 10 minutes, she can't. I think she should try changing tactics now. Try not replying and see if it shuts him up. Every time she changes tactics, he shows just how very competent he is to stand trial. The discussion with the cop about how far he was from the car was edifying. The Prosecutor had to wake up and make an effort to refute what he was saying. Brooks knew EXACTLY where he was at all moments of the crime. The jury saw that. I also think he is abusing her, He has a history of female abuse. There are moments she is obviously uncomfortable, close to fight or flight. If she can change tactics, it will give her a respite until he adapts.

[@lilbitsleepy2574]

He knows he has no chance. He is happily playing games and enjoying his moments in front of cameras before prison as something to tell tales about to his fellow inmates. Gotta make this last

[@brandeecrooks8842]

Same! I’m happy there’s a time difference so I can fast forward through some of his bs 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@tiffanyholman4028]

​@@brandeecrooks8842 Yes! It makes it way easier for me to watch since I can fast forward.

[@TaylorTravelsTheWorld]

My favorite part of this trial is when he refers to himself as “my client”

[@blindjustice8718]

Probably reading from his fired lawyers' notes.

[@supersteviewonderful]

I like “alleged defendant “.

[@EFFEZE]

@@supersteviewonderful nothing beats, "do you see the state of wisconsion in this courtroom"

[@SYDCIETYATL]

The alleged defendant really

[@troyizzle9983]

🤣🤣

[@Lovesanimals736]

So anytime he does actually ask relevant questions of witnesses those are from the files the public defenders had already prepared. That was pointed out by prosecution when he tried to say he only had 3 days to prepare for his case which was a lie. He chose to represent himself without the public defenders right before the trial. But he got all the records including questions they had prepared for the witnesses.

[@kristenfambrough3698]

I feel bad for the judge and prosecution having to continuously battle all day every day. While staying composed, patient to make sure they don't do ANYTHING that grants him a mistrial...but my heart hurts for the victims families that are sitting behind him watching this circus

[@__Krystal__]

I live in Brookfield (near Waukesha) and I know many people who were there that day. He should get the harshest sentence possible, especially because he's putting these families through hell mocking them. Hope he rots in hell for eternity.

[@username-tv6uw]

Then vote for death penalty in Wisconsin

[@rawnature5356]

Only God can judge him,not you.

[@username-tv6uw]

@@rawnature5356 62gr makes judging people like this extremely easy

[@Mama2CDHsurvivor]

@@username-tv6uw it’s cheaper to keep him alive for a lifetime then go through all the death penalty appeals and the more expensive housing of such prisoners.

[@username-tv6uw]

@@Mama2CDHsurvivor 62gr 5 56 is 72 cents a round. A basic ar 15 is 650. 650.72 and its over

[@mollycote1021]

I’m so happy you are covering this crazy trial! This guy is nuts and holds those jurors hostage when he goes into his rants! The judge has had it! ❤🎉 Thanks Bruce!!

[@pdsalerno0604]

I am very offended at how he is allowed to intimidate and re-traumatize witnesses. I understand the right to self-represent, but it's a terrible look, and this is only part of why he should have kept the public defenders. He should have also pled guilty in my opinion and let his attorneys work out whatever deal they could with whatever mitigating circumstances they could bring forward for consideration by the DAs.

[@mollycote1021]

@@pdsalerno0604 I agree 💯%! It’s awful these poor victims are scared for life. The dancing granny testimony broke my heart, like all the others as well!!

[@pdsalerno0604]

@@mollycote1021 💯 agree with you. He stood and shouted at the surviving Dancing Granny on purpose. She hadn't seen the videos before and visible jumped/flinched as she watched him murder and maim people without regard. He did his best to shake her and traumatize her, to gain a thrill or some potential advantage. Even if an attorney had to ask difficult questions, they would observe some rules of decency and decorum. This is just going to convict him and ensure any appeal fails in my view.

[@yesfredfredburger8008]

@@pdsalerno0604 it is offensive. It is terrible. I do not disagree. I still prefer a system that allows this over a system that can decide when a defendant is so hated that they can no longer advocate their defense. Taking this right away from Brooks would set precedent that will CERTAINLY apply to less hostile defendants. The jury is not about to let him off easy

[@pdsalerno0604]

@@yesfredfredburger8008 100% He should have the right to self-represent, as should everyone. He should also know better. He should have kept his public defenders and let them work out whatever mitigating circumstances they could offer.

[@TMeyer-ge5pj]

He's so articulate. This guy is so strange. He's clearly not stupid, he must just be a bad person

[@stephenstill1890]

He's not mad he's just bad!

[@giusepperesponte8077]

Jesus what a control freak. It’s like you can see his mind breaking in real time from the fact that he has little to no control over anything that happens to him from here on.

[@FPChris]

Let’s be real. This guy is getting life no matter who represents him.

[@Aztec339]

Maybe…..do you know the makeup of the jury? I can’t forget OJ. Watched all of that. Was positive he’d get death.

[@DrivenA111]

@@Aztec339 You think this is comparable to OJ?

[@mrgreen3002]

Wisconsin should bring back the death penalty

[@deagle2yadome696]

@@mrgreen3002 just for this guy. then end it again. lol

[@deagle2yadome696]

@@DrivenA111 i don’t think he’s saying it’s comparable to OJ, besides the fact that they’re both black on White murder trials. I think the point he is trying to make is OJ was guilty as sin, just like this coward DB is, and everyone thought OJ would easily be convicted but he wasn’t. That BETTER not happen in this case.

[@Redspeciality]

The best part about him acting pro se is that after he loses, he can’t use ineffective counsel as an excuse for an appeal

[@megsley]

he'll try to say the court should have known he wouldn't be able to adequately represent himself and use that as an appeal basis - it's happened before with these sovereign dumb dumbs.

[@someonesomewhere1500]

He keeps saying I don't understand, he thinks he is smarter than the people who actually went to school to be lawyers. That man is a trip.

[@abasdarhon]

I wouldn't put it past him to try making that appeal: "During that trial, the person acting on behalf of the defendant was named 'Darrell Brooks'. As you can see here my legal name is no longer 'Darrell Brooks'; it was legally changed to 'Pro Secco' after the trial. I am arguing now that Mr. Brooks was, for several reasons, unable to act as an effective counsel in his defense of myself who, again, is no longer named 'Darrell Brooks'."

[@ericwilliams8420]

@@abasdarhon 'Objection grounz"

[@bpoindexter7404]

He has to have money to file an appeal

[@blendofdays]

I've been watching live the past few days & it's painful & embarrassing to watch! Every time he says "SUBstained" instead of sustained I die a little inside. 😌 This judge will hopefully stop giving him so MUCH leeway moving forward. I really feel for the DA's, the judge, & everyone who has to be in that courtroom! Those poor families.

[@Lora-M-NY]

He has used a vehicle as a weapon in 2 other situations, one where Erika stated he tried to run over her that day as well. The other case was when he actually did drive over a woman previously. While she survived, she suffered injuries including tire marks on her leg. This is his *thing* ~ his weapon of choice, if you will.

[@bethkincaid8170]

6 deaths (1 an 8 year old boy) and 62 injuries. Thank you for you analysis.

[@windywednesday4166]

I'm hoping that the prosecution names all the names in their closing argument. One of the things I found most offensive with DB was how dismissive he was concerning the children's names when he was cross-examining the witnesses.

[@windywednesday4166]

Oh, yeah... and how he tried to get the ME to state that it was underlying causes that really X-ed those people 'like maybe they had cancer or something'

[@GoogleVideoMan]

Grounds

[@rachelross1657]

@@windywednesday4166 , I totally agree.

[@windywednesday4166]

@@GoogleVideoMan Accepted for value and returned for value.

[@sharonwilson8208]

I've been watching this trial as I'm from the Midwest. There are moments this guy throws a fit, but he still knows the consequences. I think the Judge is just giving him enough rope. There was another incident from earlier this week. It was his Covid test results. He has to be regularly tested to be in the courtroom. He refused to give the bailiff the envelope to give to the Judge. So, after warning him that the Sheriff (enormous gentleman sitting behind the defendant) can either help him look for it, or he can do it for him. Brooks threw a fit, was forcibly removed again. He'd slipped the envelope off the table on the floor. While he was in "The Bull Pen" the Sheriff handed the envelope to the bailiff, to the Judge... just to read that it was negative!! This just shows the events and motive of him driving through the parade, hitting many people, and several had lost their lives. He had gotten into an argument with ex-girlfriend, threw a tantrum, and proceeded to take innocent people out of this world, because he didn't get his own way. He's proving his case with his actions...self snitching

[@JM-yx1lm]

There was a defendant in Tarrant county Texas that had a shock device and was shocked multiple times with it and had is appeal granted based solely on them using that device to shock him.

[@shinywarm6906]

Brooks' claim that he wore "shock" restraints was later shown to be false. The judge swore in one of the officers who had accompanied Brooks throughout and he affirmed that at no time had anything other than ordinary shackles been used.

[@iraqifoodcart8447]

The highlight of yesterday's day of the trial for me was when the witnesses were being questioned, and every single time Daryl said "objection," the judge said "overruled"

[@pdsalerno0604]

Judge Dorow is doing a great job protecting the record, being as patient with Brooks as possible to build a record. He's competent to stand trial and shown himself competent to self-represent (not wise, but that's not a legal right to be wise). The Prosecution has gone so far as to help him find evidence (documents), not because they are kind, but because that also protects the record.

[@spiritmatter1553]

Very good point. How frustrating for the judge, though. I hope she has a kickboxing class to attend at the end of court every day, just to vent.

[@Bookhart2]

Bruce, you should look at his 50-minute listing of his complaints yesterday. Those of us watching this are totally bamfoozled by his complaints against the court and the process.

[@niksutliff]

Would have to guess that when he sees a jury, all these antics make things pretty easy for them

[@weenfain2321]

I almost put my head through a wall yesterday lol just when I thought “no way he’s not done he couldn’t possibly continue” he’d start going again 😂never seen someone able to talk and barely take a break to breathe for an hour straight.. Dudes such a narcissist. Now today him arguing it’s a civil case bc the clerk made a mistake on one piece of paper lol

[@worsethanjoerogan8061]

I can't decide if I should listen to that. This dude is insufferable 🤣

[@tqueen7131]

Well back in March 2022 she revealed that she knew a victims father and the extent of it. His team filed a motion to ask her to step down due to this relationship. She refused. You can actually look up the things he claimed there. The jury thing is because his attorneys before filed for new venue because fear of tainted jury in the high profile case. The Jurisidction thing I'm not sure on. During pre trial he did ask for more time then 3 days only to prepare and a Standby to help with procedures she denied this which is usually given to new Attorneys who come on case. Standbys are usually appointed to those in these types of cases doing their own SR. So while it all seemed silly it was actually based on real things in the case

[@dozergetscrafty]

@@tqueen7131 i wonder why most lawyers covering this disagree with any of this being relevant.

[@maryhorton7876]

The questions that Brooks asked that were considered good questions, were most likely written out by his former attorneys. They were discharged a week before trial. They most likely had questions already written for the defense witnesses, and they turned over all of the stuff to Brooks after.

[@lisettegarvin5030]

A lot of the paperwork was highlighted already.

[@humanchildofgod3126]

I am so glad that you as a Lawyer are sharing and explaining your observation of this trial.

[@Jamesrw2002]

I have been waiting for this. If you go back a few weeks you can see his attorneys quit the case as he asked to represent himself. The judge actually struggled with whether he understood what he was asking for- and even gave him the night to sleep on it. She’s done more than enough for the eventual appeal to be shot down I’d say.

[@stephjovi]

Yeah she makes damn sure he has no chance. She literally mentions, you can bring this up at appeal. He can yell objection hearsay for the rest of his life in prison. As annoying as he is, it's not gonna be pleasant. As soon as he's in prison when the trial is done he won't be protected

[@ohaie]

Same! 😂

[@daniellekreviazuk]

@@stephjovi that's not TRUE. He can always check off line. They got alotta check off artists you see on a Joce. All he's gotta say is he can't live back there on that wall. Say he can't walk the rock without fear

[@daveburrows9876]

He didn't understand her. He owned not understanding at the time. I don't believe he should ever have been allowed to represent himself so as to make such a mockery of the court and our judicial system.

[@stephjovi]

@@daveburrows9876 he's not that dumb. He understands enough he's been deemed fit to stand trial and to represent himself. He's just acting. Don't let him fool you.

[@captrockh2055]

When you don't think you need a lawyer,You probably need a lawyer.

[@SecludedMemory]

Please make at least one more video from this trial! You got some good moments, but in the days since this video was made Brooks has given us some MUCH better content. His 'defense' and line of witnesses in particular have been fantastic.

[@Nancy-er2bg]

I had the same thought . Yes !

[@Beachdawg1996]

Especially when he called “the state of WI to the stand”

[@stevemorrison4183]

There was one excellent cop who testified yesterday and who completely destroyed the defendant. Could you analyze why this witness was so good in your videos?

[@A.Hoosier]

The red- bearded man. I was so happy he looked him in his eye each time and said YOU DARRELL BROOKS!! U did it you imbecile

[@elhurricane1706]

That showed why open ended questions are so unbelievably dangerous. The cop absolutely destroyed him due to those. The contempt in the cops voice when he replied "you, Darrell Brooks" would have been funny if the trial wasn't so serious. Also, I think Brooks was upset that the guy shot at him, so he kept trying to find a weak spot in his testimony...and it all backfired.

[@tiffanyholman4028]

That cop was amazing! You know he wished so bad his shots had gotten Brooks. lol

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

He was amazing 🤩

[@amyscarborough9898]

Which cop was it? Missed it

[@fritzderblitz]

You hit the nail on the head when you talked about how he'll just argue the opposite of whatever the judge is saying. Being argumentative is so at the core of how the sovcit mind works that they don't even realize when they're arguing against their own interests.

[@Eugene-pt5lu]

He is beyond argumentative, he is being combative.

[@therileyobrien]

He’s been diagnosed with O.D.D. (During his psych evaluation to determine if he was fit to stand trial) so that is largely why he is so defiant

[@theweirdo61]

Luckily the judge had instructed witnesses not to answer certain questions, even the prosecution has held back (maybe directions from the judge). If you've been keeping up, I'm referring to the recent defence examination of Erika, and how he had photos.

[@rivercitymud]

I was the defendant in a case my very excellent lawyer got dismissed, and when we showed up for court the defendant whose case was immediately before ours was representing himself pro se. The judge bent over backwards to help this guy, and he actually asked him, "Did you bring a toothbrush? Because you're going to need one." You could hear a few muted chuckles in the courtroom at that line. The judge then gave him a very generous time extension (two months if I'm remembering right) and told him to go find himself a lawyer. The guy actually took this very seriously and thanked the judge, who let him walk out ROR. I bet if Bruce ever found himself behind the bench he'd be more lenient with pro se defendants than he thinks he would, that judge was basically upholding the same moral principle behind "stop self snitching."

[@skelter1153]

One thing I noticed about this trial that I didn't see anybody else touch upon was Brooks here mistook this Judge's kindness for weakness. She was just about as patient and accommodating as humanly possible, like she was dealing with a toddler, and it STILL went bad for him. IMAGINE if the Judge was an old Man, a battle hardened 30 year Judge who's last nerve was spent 10 years prior. Brooks got FAR MORE leniency and consideration than he deserved, FOR MONTHS. HE MURDERED A CHILD, He was *lucky* he had her presiding, and that fact NEVER occurred to him. He is a moron of the first order.

[@kingayy9267]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="320">5:20</a> Courts go to great lengths to conceal the fact that a defendant is in custody during the trial. I believe it was Dellen Millard in Canada who acted as his own defense counsel for one of his murder trials and was required to wear leg chains, so the court used a podium to conceal his legs, since they'd would be visible to the jury. Unconscious bias is difficult to overcome. It's easier to work against it, rather than with it, if possible.

[@KaylaStitch]

This guy is beyond frustrating. I hope the jury sees this (although I honestly do not see how they could miss it)

[@superhotnutjob]

Taking the stand seems like such a stupid gamble. Let alone representing yourself!!

[@superhotnutjob]

@Kayla B By the way, if you want to see "unhinged defendant representing himself," check out Ronnie Oneal. Have fun!

[@carmellewis2466]

Yep. Darrell's twin.

[@deerick3109]

I try watching this trial but I end up turning it off because Brooks is so cringe and stupid.

[@hauntedshadowslegacy2826]

@@superhotnutjob Ugh, Ronnie and this guy are both prime examples of why criminal trials should be exempt from self-representation rights.

[@beckywinkler6464]

The Sheriff's Department testified that he only had shackles on his ankles and not shock devices.

[@stevenkendrickmba]

Get out of my basement and stop eating Cheetos Grandma!!! Where’s my E Form?

[@mollycote1021]

Funny🎉

[@platedlizard]

She can hook up with my chocolate milk drinking grandpa

[@lorihanlon5389]

On my YT page there’s a picture of 6 Grandmas right under your comment that says “ Let us take care of your loved ones”😂😂

[@lorihanlon5389]

It’s an ad for a retirement home

[@aquariusqueen]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@jayeharrison4533]

Thank you for addressing the bs about people who call themselves “sovereign citizens.”

[@chrisledford3968]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6KpgWhmZseUbZo The BS is folks like yourself that don't research 💩.

[@lwandlezondi9658]

The story about grandmother in a basement and the porn is very detailed and specific to be made up,I hope Bruce finally manage to sort that issue out.

[@Fjaloeat1]

He gonna snitch to the feds about her child porn.

[@theaxsys21]

I finally managed to sort out this text.

[@ryanc473]

Wow, that judge taking the time to explain the suit thing is impressive. That's a good judge, more patient than pretty much everyone I've ever met.

[@AxelordSMIJES]

I'm already getting some mad wicked similar vibes from the case of the dude w the crazy ass hair and who represented himself when he started his case by basically screaming at the jury at the top of his lungs "THE EVIDENCE WILL SHOW!" That guy was out there and man, the part where he cross examined his own son who he had tried to murder - that was just chilling.

[@beepbopboop7727]

The infamous Ronnie O'Neal.

[@StrumVogel]

Oh yeah! That clown! Whatever happened to him?😂

[@robotmonthly5512]

@@StrumVogel He got three life sentences because he was an inhuman murderous monster who his own child testified against One of the most horrible people any of us will ever have been aware of

[@debradowner8761]

Right? Acting like a fuckin psycho trying to convince the court you're not a psycho.

[@lovepet4565]

Ronnie was actually less combative

[@vickis2170]

He continues to torture the victims and their families with standing there saying no one got hurt. This is a painful trial to watch. I honestly hope he gets everything he has coming to him. The judge is making sure that he cannot come back on anything. But man is she patient I would have knocked him out by now honestly I wouldn't have this kind of patience. I knew of a man who wanted out of child and spousal support and pulled this sovereign citizen stuff as well as dodging jail and more consistently. Frustrating especially when he continues to say he wasn't there. Thanks for your coverage on this. Appreciate your honesty on this and other cases.

[@RonSafreed]

5-6 kids & he has no driver's license or car of his own at age 40 & what has been his employment going back to his teens/twenties?? How was he taking care of those kids?? Seems like he was unemployed when this all happened in Nov. 2021 & he is a 'born loser' in life!!

[@salteadog33]

Found out from Runkle of the Bailey that they have work arounds for pro se in Canada. They are made to cross victim witnesses remotely online or with the witness visibly obscured.

[@lynnettehardy4533]

When I was in college, I took a week from classes to observe the sentencing phase of a DP cases. One of the defense attorneys told me that he avoids certain colors because of what they might represent or emotions they might elicit.

[@carmellewis2466]

Been checking to see if you'd cover Darrell Brooks who now says he's not Darrell Brooks. Sheezh. The judge is a saint.

[@Handsoffthekids]

Yeah meanwhile when he was arrested he identified himself as Darrell Brooks.

[@gorillaau]

He calls himself the alleged defendant in this case.

[@Krapvag]

You need to react to his 52 minute rant from yesterday. Also, his good questions are him reading notes from the public defendants he fired

[@beepbopboop7727]

I want him to react to the part where he got a small bruise and a tiny prick, and wanted medical attention for it. Lmao.

[@stephaniemurria5534]

Yes. That rant was wacky as heck😮

[@Krapvag]

@@RenataKleinRK okay comment police. I'll do what you tell me genius

[@cov9445]

Thanks for posting. I’ve been looking for a longer legal analysis of this

[@chickenfeet9558]

He is reading off the notes that hit defense attorneys prepared. He fired them and they gave him the boxes of documents. He might be coming up with some questions on his own, but most of them are from his attorneys.

[@hikariz6830]

It was said later that the coherent questions were written by the attorney he fired.

[@herefordrama2188]

This guy knows he’s going down and instead of hiring an attorney, keeping in mind that there are real victims at his own hands. He’s decided to exorcise every freedom he possibly can before getting locked up and is having the time of his life. 🤦‍♀️

[@harryparsons2750]

Yeah it’s disgusting. F brooks and his bigotry.

[@daisyscalf3704]

Bruce, don't change! I appreciate your input in all these cases.

[@jebsmith323]

I just love when Bruce cuts his eyes to look straight at us.

[@JessesGrooms]

He also injured about 60 others and has over 70 charges against him

[@patricknez7258]

"Sovereign people, y'know they say that they're an entity, not a person.. y'know, whatever tf that means.." 😂💯

[@sww3405]

I doubt many of them aren’t criminals, too! Why else would anybody pull this crap?

[@Stantonv]

What you be axing? Please splain.

[@tinabina9542]

Is it safe to say this defendant may suffer from a multi personality disorder. One minute he's telling the FBI "my kids" which would make you a parent, the next he is objecting to his own name. C'mon man, seriously?

[@ericgoldfarb4870]

When you object to every question, even a broken clock is correct twice a day.

[@strictlycasual765]

Bruce, much love from the UK my man, been on your videos from the get go and it’s class to see you’re getting the subs and views your content deserves, long may it continue fella 👍🏻

[@chumchum4393]

The reason he was asking good questions, is because he had his previous lawyers notes.

[@tfittread8907]

This case infuriates me. Unbelievable that he is allowed to represent himself. I can't imagine what life must have been for his ex girlfriend he beat up.

[@ninaappelt9001]

Crazy as it is, he has the right to represent himself. He's not doing it well and it is infuriating.

[@janicewingfield5245]

Brooks has 2 baby mommas for his 6 children. Brooks only claims 3 of those children. I presume it’s the 3 from Erika Patterson.

[@photographyinflight4183]

Unbelievable that he can represent himself? Apparently, you are ignorant of our Constitutional rights. This is America, educate yourself. Additionally, if you believe him to be guilty, and should be held accountable, all the more reason you should want him to represent himself, he literally dug his own grave.

[@RonSafreed]

@@janicewingfield5245, yet at 40 years of age he has no driver's license, no car & what career & employment has this man had in his life going back to his teens/twenties, a 'born loser'!!

[@DubPeezy]

I watched this ENTIRE trial on KZbin. Even the most boring parts were amazing…unfckn-believable…I have no words. My favorite parts were when he kept repeatedly calling things hear say and had no clue what hear say is…amongst a million other moments😂😂

[@jillionairess]

" I wasn't raised to be an asshole in court but apparently I was raised to mow down innocent people in the street."

[@vinceishere8058]

Lol fuckin exactly

[@KS-PNW]

I don't know that that's fair, he has a number of siblings who have been productive members of society. Parents can only do so much.

[@jillionairess]

@@KS-PNW Nope. It's totally fair.

[@imgrindin]

I would love to see you Bruce go over some of the crazy sovereign citizen court cases pleaseeeee

[@user-dy2te6xf6g]

Seems like it generally goes nowhere because it’s all based on nonsense. So I think that maybe like non content.

[@malisag3111]

He didn't even have on shock devices..the judge called the baliff that brought him into the courtroom everyday to the stand to verify that they were just regular soft restraints and there was a picture provided

[@Amputations]

Ahahaha that was the most FLEXIN INTRO EVER - BRUCE RIVER THE CRIM LAWYER YEEE BOII! , nice reaction !

[@alexpereira7851]

the prosecutors said yesterday after his 50minute rant w the judge, that he was given all of the files and notes from the public defender (to which he denied their representation). And thus the PD provided all their files and notes to him, to which he is just reading from.

[@laws1414]

In the very few instances, he has asked a compelling question in cross you can see him reading it from the notes in the files his former public defenders turned over to him.

[@joeadams1225]

I like your observations, Bruce. Thanks.

[@f0ry0u81]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@jgdcole]

I've been unknowingly waiting all week for this video. Great way to close out a crazy week and crazy trial. The tolerance and patience exercised by the judge and prosecution is something we could all learn from.

[@HistoryNerd808]

Yep. Also, totally can't see this guy as a terrorist. Nope. No signs at all of being unhinged.

[@somethingclever8916]

I'm surprised law tube isn't covering this case There's very little legal analysis of this case

[@elchavode6479]

This has been a roller coaster I feel so bad for every one in that courtroom

[@mzmartin8115]

Can you imagine the relief his counsel had when he wanted to represent himself!

[@jam4288]

This mans behavior tells a lot about his character. A person who has always insisted to get his way.

[@eileen_a_b]

I'm glad that judge is so patient so that he can't have any basis at all for an appeal despite all of his antics

[@MrChadsGrandma]

Praying for the family of the victims 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@keithjones668]

Excellent commentary.

[@MarioRojas-pg9bb]

This is the first video I've seen of yours. Was not expecting the outro song. I love that you did it. Keep it up!

[@Juniper122]

I’ve been a criminal defense attorney for 15 years almost 16 in December. I have seen some people represent themselves and they did a great job. Mainly because they had decorum and respect for the court. Not so much knowledge of the law obviously. But this guy? He is crazy without brakes. This dude makes Ronnie O’Neal look even keeled. Sovereign citizens of the absolute words! But this guy takes the cake.

[@dharmagirl5889]

He's not even crazy, he's just an asshole.

[@kriss1750]

I agree...And the judge has been wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy too easy on this freak! I wonder if this judge could be replaced by a more competent judge who wouldn't bend over backwards so much for this loser. Imo, this judge is more irritating than Darrell Brooks!

[@chrisledford3968]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6KpgWhmZseUbZo Funny how those books don't seem to lie unlike attorneys.

[@SoulDelSol]

Sovereign citizens should get dumped in Antarctica then. They should get off American soil

[@lovepet4565]

I so wish the Judge could shock him when he refuses to shut up And rudely barks GROUNZ

[@MegaNexxxus]

This judge is amazing patient but also knows EXACTLY what she is doing. With her allowing him representing himself (which I'm sure alot of judges wouldn't deem him fit to) she is letting him wrap the noose around his own neck.

[@gerardinegranjean3489]

I was waiting for this video

[@vincentmartinez2096]

I absolutely love your guys content and channel. Michael is a great director and Bruce has a very entertaining sense of humor. You guys rock!

[@ashleyargall8791]

Later in the trial the prosecution pointed out that the boxes Mr. Brooks has are from his previous attorneys who he fired the day before trial. He has alphabetized folders of notes for each witness from the attorneys. So that’s where the somewhat good lines of questioning come from, and then he goes into the sovereign arguments with every witness after lol. Also this short video showed two small wins Mr. Brooks had so far but leaves out the hours and hours of moments that have been nothing short of a train wreck. Just to put it in perspective!

[@AlbinoWhiteGuy]

Exactly right I was going to make the same comment. Just looking through his previous attorneys notes 😂

[@robertjensen1048]

Thank you BIG time for this contribution. THAT explains a lot I have seen in other videos. All this time I thought that he studied like crazy while in jail, and written his own questions. While instead he's just reading question written by previous attorneys. So, not only is he a murderer, he's a plagiarist.

[@tc-tm1my]

good point

[@tc-tm1my]

i wonder what their defense wouldve been

[@robertjensen1048]

@@tc-tm1my Probably something hilarious such as "black rage". Their client couldn't help himself due to rage that was imposed upon him by systemic racism.

[@jarethnimblebottomesq.4423]

He occasionally asks a good question or makes a good objection (even a broken clock is right twice a day), but in the midst of all the awful questions and pointless objections they just lose any power in terms of the jury.

[@niksutliff]

The jury who sees this guy just making a mockery of the trial in which he killed 6 people, it's gonna be life without parole

[@EddieAntis4]

It seems like every good question he asks was actually written down in notes from his previous Lawyers

[@steveo4991]

How do you differentiate between good and bad objections when he objects to almost every question the prosecution asks?