Deadly Parade Crash Trial: Darrell Brooks Spars with Judge

[@thesleepingdog4061]

It’s a joke that he’s scared?! But he had no issue killing 6 innocent bystanders and now feels he deserves to be heard and be protected. This is so sad!!😢

[@redds7777]

This is a waste of taxpayers money. It’s ridiculous

[@MyPeePnAss]

HE is Definitely a joke. This Judge deserves a raise...

[@ralphmajor1947]

They should use the money 💰 to build a Gallows and take care of business!

[@RamsChef]

A lot of the legal battle of court system, the chess match prosecutor vs defense, almost always a waste of tax payer dollars. The Derek Chauvin trial was how long? For a guy caught on video committing murder. But even the guilty have rights… this guy is ridiculous, but these are important rights in a normal case.

[@hus390]

@@MyPeePnAss This is why I'm 100% pro-death penalty. If Wisconsin had the death penalty, it could have traded life without parole in exchange for guilty plea (like what death penalty states do often). Instead, this circus and mockery of the victims is happening. 👉🏿 This is an independent reason to have death penalty, let alone the great justice it serves for those who disregard the rights of others.

[@hus390]

@@ralphmajor1947 This is why I'm 100% pro-death penalty. If Wisconsin had the death penalty, it could have traded life without parole in exchange for guilty plea (like what death penalty states do often). Instead, this circus and mockery of the victims is happening. 👉🏿 This is an independent reason to have death penalty, let alone the great justice it serves for those who disregard the rights of others.

[@behindshad0wz]

If he truly was scared or concerned, he would have taken a rapid. Delay tactic.

[@Ticona2]

The judge's job is to Judge, not give lawyer advise. He chose to defend himself. Let him do it it.

[@user-pt1cz4ot1e]

Unfortunately, she found him competent to represent himself. I don’t know if she’s able to change that finding, but I hope so. He’s obviously dragging his feet as much as possible.

[@mellowmangomamiz]

@Garron Newville I wouldn't say he's doing great, but he is doing better than some actual lawyers lol

[@Collageartist69]

@Garron Newville He doesn't know what he is talking about. He has not responded to anything in a written substantive manner. He is just trying to get his 15 minutes of fame.

[@Collageartist69]

@Garron Newville Hardly.

[@solmarierivera3891]

He’s a joke! Anyone can see it.

[@carriebearie7145]

Waste of time, resources and money. I hate how disrespectful he is to the judge.

[@Greatwhite22]

Omg how has he got the audacity to stand there and say he's afraid!!!!

[@seemenomore8900]

He didn’t think of getting help when his mind told him to run into people at a parade?! He puts more thought into being”tired” and “can’t taste” then getting his car and killing people and then he thinks the CO’s are gonna care about his health? He has a rude awakening that’s gonna hit him sooner then later.

[@damonscarface2063]

Later then sooner

[@hus390]

@@damonscarface2063 This is why I'm 100% pro-death penalty. If Wisconsin had the death penalty, it could have traded life without parole in exchange for guilty plea (like what death penalty states do often). Instead, this circus and mockery of the victims is happening. 👉🏿 This is an independent reason to have death penalty, let alone the great justice it serves for those who disregard the rights of others.

[@georgiabadon2577]

I agree with everything you are saying Brooks is trying to manipulate this judge and control this situation just like he has been controlling his mom and especially Erica for years he even shot at his nephew he is a low-down dirty individual he he lied like a rug

[@Tigglytoot]

He said he was concerned about other people in the courts well being. That’s even worse.

[@dtlopez100]

@@hus390I have a feeling Wisconsin citizens might what to change that due to this attack and POS of a man.

[@redds7777]

This lunatic is going to drag this out as long as possible. I feel so bad for the victims that survived the horrific ordeal will have to answer questions with him , as his own attorney. I feel sorry for the Judge.

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

The judge allowed this circus. She could have said he was unfit because he is.

[@craigstanton4803]

Yes go against states experts. You think she is just flipping coins and making these decisions. She’s trying to do what’s going to do the best job locking him up. So by doing something he doesn’t want like forcing a lawyer on him. After u find him guilty he is going to come back and say unfair trial didn’t get the representation he had a right to. Now ur banking that he can’t find a handful of sympathetic woke psychologist that would love to be the reason this guys trial is considered a mistrial and everything is thrown out. Think this judge is playing the long game.

[@siobhansignet5256]

I feel for the victims as well. I hope that this proceeding brings new legislation to address Personality Disorders as part of the legal analysis as to whether a person can represent themself. He may not be legally insane but he's clearly shown he does not have ability to comply with the rules of evidences, the rules of the court and administer his own defense. For the sake of all parties involved, it would be great if there was new law established that sets out criteria for psychological evaluations for a criminal defendant suffering from a personality disorder or disorders. I would love to know if there's any psychologists or psychiatrists would have any opinion on this.

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

@@siobhansignet5256 👏 👏 👏

[@bruceyung70]

Pure evil

[@georgiabadon2577]

What his biggest mistake was with this judge he thinks whatever he says out his mouth is not going to be checked out because she is very thorough and she did just that gotcha Brooks

[@maryedwards8114]

Brooks 🤡: " we're talking about health and safety your honor." Also Brooks: runs over a Christmas parade killing six people Brooks🤡: "I'm scared as hell" Judge: offers rapid test Brooks🤡: I don't consent This is about him controlling the courtroom and malingering so he doesn't have to go to trial yet. He knows hos goose is cooked and he's gonna have to deal with real killers soon.

[@hallowfaust]

Both of my kids, their mother, and I have had covid. There's no way this guy would be able to argue this much without coughing constantly. It seems to me he's looking for any reason he can to cause more problems. This judge has to know this.

[@Chowe795]

Covid affects people differently on people. One guarantee is it is not the same for everyone.

[@KatieCabo]

I went through hell with it! Months later I’m still struggling with it. It’s been crazy! I wish this on no one! Now I know why so many had to go on a ventilator. I agree, I just don’t believe this guy. He’s so scared yet won’t take a rapid test?! Just delaying!

[@blackstrawberry8923]

I think I had it and I just spent a night in New York and after that I couldn’t speak without coughing. Had to stop and cough in the middle of a conversation

[@meganosterhout9575]

@@Chowe795 I agree. Covid affects people differently. Some are asymptomatic and some get the worst of it. Still not a fan of Darrell Brooks and how he is trying to delay his trial. He’s an idiot

[@mellowmangomamiz]

@@KatieCabo The rapid tests hurt but I always take them when I get any type of cough. and i hate them. But like you said, if you actually think you have you should be willing to take the test.

[@MeriV]

He’s scared of getting COVID? I wonder if he’s AS scared as the people who saw his car barreling toward them. He’s afraid of dying?! He holds his life dear but what about all the victims? Sickening.

[@jimmyraidjames]

' See that Big Book over there '😂😂🤣🤣 Love how she said that as if she was talking to a child................but we all know Brooks is infact a toddler.

[@abbebladon]

Jeez, this judge has the patience of a saint!! Also, he’s afraid of Covid........ he wants to think about all those people he drove at when he ploughed into them 😡🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@mochibear8933]

I cannot imagine others judges standing for this. This will be a long trial.

[@siobhansignet5256]

She's doing an amazing job of being clear and fair with a defendant who does nothing but push her boundaries. I hear what you're saying but what would you envision a more expedient response to be with such a defendant?

[@sara31773]

I think she’s doing a great job at being respectful and maintaining her composure. I’m not criticizing the Judge in the a Cruz case but she’s been heavily criticized for not maintaining her composure through out the trial. I would imagine she wants to avoid that circus he is trying to have happen with Brookes behavior.

[@hus390]

@@siobhansignet5256 This is why I'm 100% pro-death penalty. If Wisconsin had the death penalty, it could have traded life without parole in exchange for guilty plea (like what death penalty states do often). Instead, this circus and mockery of the victims is happening. 👉🏿 This is an independent reason to have death penalty, let alone the great justice it serves for those who disregard the rights of others.

[@hus390]

@@sara31773 This is why I'm 100% pro-death penalty. If Wisconsin had the death penalty, it could have traded life without parole in exchange for guilty plea (like what death penalty states do often). Instead, this circus and mockery of the victims is happening. 👉🏿 This is an independent reason to have death penalty, let alone the great justice it serves for those who disregard the rights of others.

[@mochibear8933]

@@siobhansignet5256 I agree with all you say. I just don't believe other Judges would have the same patience she has or even handle it in such a friendly demeanour, not all Judges of course they aren't all the same but many I have observed. Not all are able to communicate as well or tolerate such behaviour and removing the defendant is as much a coping mechanism for them as it about the defendant disrespecting the court. Very clever idea having the vacant court for him to go to. I do feel she made a mistake in not appointing him an attorney as a backup.

[@lorilouwho6804]

Watch how he plays so sick initially, then his ego shows he’s a fraud 😂

[@towbar8655]

Imagine going through your whole life and you do nothing but lie, lie and then lie on top of lies

[@TheElleFactorAgain]

This Judge is so patient!!! Hoping and praying the best for her during this trial.

[@barbmurray8557]

Too bad Wisconsin doesn't have the death penalty.

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

☝️

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

👍

[@Tigglytoot]

He’s concerned about the safety of other people. Oh the irony…

[@SABOARITI]

If he can't be out of his cell on the protocol, why in the world is he in the court room them?

[@Christ_Is_Life10-10]

The judge doesn’t need a HIPAA authorization to check his jail cell. He can’t grasp what she said. It’s not the same situation.

[@agoogleuser9305]

She definitely could have been more clear on that point. But... He would have argued with her no matter what she said🙄

[@Christ_Is_Life10-10]

@@agoogleuser9305 true but at least it would have been noted in the record that he can’t grasp simple concepts.

[@frankyjas5184]

Finally! Someone else says it.

[@mariejustme]

I can’t think of bad enough things to do to that waste of space. What he is doing is offensive to the families of those who lost their lives to that murderer. God help them all to get thru this horrible trial.

[@sanfranciscolive8236]

I wonder if he is as scared as the people were when he was running them over?

[@madslynne7372]

Yeah. He’s a coward. He’s disgusting and lying about his little covid

[@ersarah7325]

The dude cut off the judge first and he blames her?! Wow such insults the judge speaks and when they’re speaking you have to keep your mouth shut

[@amandamoody2058]

He was heard. The phone telling his mom that he was gonna try and delay the court as long as he can. Even his mom told him to delay the courts but she on new says sorry to the victims..

[@sheenasearle9533]

I'm in Australia and find it strange that he is so scared of covid. What about all the people in or at the parede he crashed into??

[@rubymarshall3843]

Dignity and respect means absolutely nothing to him.

[@zephyrr914]

The people you ran over aren’t feeling well either.

[@ralph5136]

Looks like he is practicing the position he will use when he meets his prison boy friend 😂

[@tommyparr2804]

This is why brooks wanted to represent himself delay delay delay

[@Collageartist69]

He should be afraid to be spending the rest of his life in jail. The results should have been back.

[@jodyparkman7440]

I don’t understand why the Judge allowed him to represent hisself, I’m sorry, but IMO he is going to disrupt the court proceedings so much, it’s going to create mayhem in the court for jurors, and with him stating the jurors down, and carrying on, he could possibly scare them. He has no remorse for running innocent ppl down in a minivan, ppl’s lives mean nothing to him. Bad move/decision on the Judge. So sad

[@redds7777]

It is not up to the Judge can make that decision. I watched the whole thing about it this morning. He has the right to represent himself.

[@mastervz4806]

He has the right. Everyone has the right to.

[@vanessalumbra9409]

They should never have past into law that a defendant could represent themselves in court. Never. There are too many conflicts of interest. The biggest being able to question a victim. That's just wrong. Another reason would be lack of experience. Lawyers have years of education. A defendant doesn't even know the court rules and procedures. Not one defendant representing themselves has ever one a court case. Duh

[@mastervz4806]

@@vanessalumbra9409 what happens when they give you a shitty lawyer who could give two shits about you?

[@vanessalumbra9409]

@@mastervz4806 you have the right to ask for a different lawyer if the reasons are valid. It's still better than digging your own grave in court. No one has won a case representing themselves. That should tell you something.

[@GaryHanlon-ee7xw]

Through it all he thought he was slick.

[@lisarogers3393]

Go on with the trial, he doesn’t have any rights. This is ridiculous.

[@xochilguevara3429]

Gotta feel for this judge.

[@bonnienelson7373]

This is ridiculous!?! Why is he allowed to behave this way in a court room???? He's loving it!?! This murderer is acting like a fool & you're allowing it!

[@ColletteGee]

He was not out in his place prior to killing all of these people because the people he was assaulting and taunting prior to his recent crimes, did not matter

[@georgiabadon2577]

There were phone calls do his mom saying that he was going to delay and disrupt every chance that he gets so do not believe that BS that he does not know what he is doing that's all it is

[@ThadHolder]

The people you killed were scared as well.

[@missinterpretation4984]

It sounds to me like he’s been coddled his whole life and doesn’t understand authority

[@naysmimi4566]

Oh now he’s worried about the safety of others - GTFO!!! He compares obtaining a witness list with obtaining protected health information 🤣🤣 - 🤡🤡🤡

[@monicamurphy-uu3ek]

Brooks: ..my momma she toe(told) me.. I did what you toe(told) me...

[@juliefisk8066]

Can you even imagine what life must of been like for Erika Patterson and everyone else in his life? What a freaking nightmare! I grew up with a narcissistic sibling and this is exactly what it was like. What always got me, was the lying. He had to know she was going to check, but yet he continues, without any care or concern that he's about to be found out. It's always like WTF? I'll never understand that. @ 34:00 that woman is 100% correct. He's not mentally ill, he has a personality disorder. Not the same thing! He had 4 evaluations! 4! Wisconsin law does not allow for stand by counsel. He can consult a private attorney but not the public defenders office. He was warned repeatedly and he said, "That don't make flinch one bit." Well, we'll find out if he's flinching in prison

[@Inbetweenthelinesnow]

10:06 Why would they had just given a rapid test in the first place? Did they really give him a choice? 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@mydobie130]

Surprised that these reporters are so gullible. He is lying. Stand by counsel is not an option in Wisconsin. Do a bit of homework

[@joycearps2800]

Such an attention seeker. How did he ever get this far in life without getting beat up? He’s scared to death, how sad. How do you think those people felt when they saw you about to slam them with Mama’s car?

[@mariansadowski2878]

Ridiculous leeway she is giving him. Never have I seen a judge “converse” so much with a lawyer or defendant. She needs to mute him. First he recklessly/intentionally plows into a crowd killing and injuring. Now he is recklessly/intentionally making a sham out of the judicial system. Isn’t his behavior contempt of court ? Remove him.

[@SammyNicole_]

Ugh! I can’t stand him

[@lizzytucker7290]

This is ridiculous and a waste of damn time. This man is very disrespectful to the court.

[@ThadHolder]

Not working. The bottom line when all this is done is his total lack of control. He has no control.

[@dkyt9256]

There is no stand by counsel allowed in Wisconsin. Judge went over that. She can’t give that option.

[@denisearthur2117]

I've always been on the fence about the death penalty but this guy is leaning me toward it. He should not be without an attorney nor his medication!!! I bet the judge needs a stiff drink when her day is over!!!

[@KeeraWylder]

This judge has so much patience putting up with this waste of space. Seriously doubt he has covid. I could barely move let alone get the energy to be able to argue with anyone when i had it. He is just prolonging the inevitable. Lock him up and throw away the key!

[@Aboma2012]

“I am afraid as hell” but those people your murdererd with your car were terrified more not one but 5 people!!! And you’re scared of coovid ??

[@dafinker3443]

He is stalling with garbage ..not acceptable and disgusting…

[@evie5133]

Unbelievable!! Watching this earlier had me cringing how he was disrespecting and disrupting the judge at all times throughout the entire court session. 🤦🏽‍♀️ This is going to be a long long trial. The judge needs to be a bit more forceful with him, he is making a mockery of this court. I feel so sorry for the family of the victims and the survivors who have to watch this damn train wreck in real time.

[@hus390]

This is why I'm 100% pro-death penalty. If Wisconsin had the death penalty, it could have traded life without parole in exchange for guilty plea (like what death penalty states do often). Instead, this circus and mockery of the victims is happening. 👉🏿 This is an independent reason to have death penalty, let alone the great justice it serves for those who disregard the rights of others.

[@teetee45]

This is a joke!!! Just sentence him!

[@PatsyWise-zg2np]

Why did she not just send him to the other courtroom until he got his results back?

[@toasted_.coconut]

Way too many commenter on a COURT channel don't understand the constitutional RIGHT to defend yourself. It's not up to the judge.

[@jodyparkman7440]

I understand that! Here’s what I feel your missing some of the points that are being addressed is.. this guy is going to harass the court/jurors/ prosecutors/Bailiffs/ and sadly the victims, and the families of their lost loved ones. We are going to have to hear him say “ I don’t agree/I don’t understand/ objection after objection.. did the 6 ppl he ran down at a Christmas Parade have a say? No.. they were ran down and killed over this monster! Has he ever said why he did that? In my mind he does not have the mental capability to represent hisself! Anyone who thinks it’s ok to run innocent ppl down is not mentally stable. That’s the point I was making! You’re welcome to disagree with me, but please understand why I made my comment.

[@khasualentertainment6734]

😂😂😂 stop... lawful law

[@georgewynn7024]

I wanna know what happened to the guy crying his eyes out w the fucked up dreads?? Where he get so confident from? Knowing u killed innocent ppl purposely putting up an argument when ur wrong

[@marycanup5018]

I haven't seen that interview

[@rubymarshall3843]

Dummy doesn’t even realize he just snitched on hisself. “ I have limited in the pod I’m in, i have know interaction with anyone”. Judge low key says, thanks for the additional information.

[@dianedaley4949]

The only reason they gave him the test is to get him to shut up

[@jayfry895]

Let me ACTS you a question, 😆 🤣 😂

[@izntshewonderfull1626]

This is just a waste of money ,air and nature, Fry this evil already .

[@frankyjas5184]

A “witness list in your cell” is completely different from rules allowing people to keep their medical records confidential. The cell you live in isn’t yours. Never was and never will be. So they can snatch you out of there and check what you have in it. Your medical records are another story. Man this guy was stupid. Weirdly entertaining to watch.

[@kj7element276]

36:45 if the commentators on CourtTV would have been paying attention they would have heard the entire discussion and ruling that the judge gave regarding standby counsel. The public defenders office is prohibited by the administration committee that governs them from being able to act as standby counsel so the judge therefore can’t appoint them as standby counsel. It is not possible for him to be represented by standby counsel from the public defenders office and he doesn’t have an attorney of his own to act as one. He was reminded and advised of this ad nauseam at his hearing last week discussing his motion to dismiss his public defender and represent himself. It was made VERY clear what the risks were and he willingly went on with it. So there is no need to discuss the lack of standby counsel, he knew the risks and now he has to deal with it.

[@jeannineg1350]

I heard, somewhere, the judge could not appoint standby counsel, but, they gave the impression, that is the case in Wisconsin. Is it state wide?

[@kj7element276]

@@jeannineg1350 go back and watch the hearing from last thursday I believe where he officially discharged his PD and started self representation. All of the legal argument and discussion is in that video. I think law and crime network and courttv both have it.

[@juliefisk8066]

The judge did make it very, very clear that in the state of Wisconsin, when you decide to represent yourself, you not have the legal right to use the public defender office for stand by counsel. If he wanted stand by counsel, he would have had to consult a private attorney. She said that multiple times. The fact that he refused to listen was solely on him. She also made it perfectly clear that scratching out certain words on the forms to discharge his attorneys didn't bind her to a different contract.

[@georgiabadon2577]

You are so right the judge made all of this clear when he got rid of his public defender this judge explained and with all over this to him he still chose to represent so go ahead mr. Big bad attorney

[@ThadHolder]

He doesn't want her to reveal that he is lying and trying to slow down trial

[@mtbiker4life918]

The middle prosecutors smirk says it all. He would be on his ass coughing if he had it at the beginning stages.

[@ThadHolder]

Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay. NOT GOING TO WORK.

[@RAbram]

Why is he trying to prolong this case. He's going to jail, for mowing down six ppl. Covid, or no Covid. This is simply ridiculous. Show some resemblance of remorse accept your fate and get on with doing your time bc no matter what foolery he displays, we all know the outcome, its just a matter of how long.

[@mellowmangomamiz]

He is talking to her about COVID like she is a doctor. She's not a doctor!!! She is so patient because I wouldn't stand for this.

[@rosalainez2674]

Clever tactics is right he disrespect the victims and the laws and orders

[@rosalainez2674]

What he was trying to do

[@marilenaamarelo2593]

What a waste of time. This guy needs to shut up & sit down…this is pure nonsense!!! If he’s was on COVID protocol he wouldn’t be allowed to leave his cell period!!! This judge is giving this lunatic to much leeway & too many chances!!! This is a circus!!

[@neecie9075]

Poor judge needs to go home and have a huge glass of wine 🍷. This joker needs to be removed from the planet.

[@edynfox6368]

Oh bless his little heart. Lol Lord have mercy! Prayer for this judge and the court! Idk how y’all are going to make it through this one!

[@BAKER-DEXTER]

I thought the judge handled it pretty well. It was her court room not his. I don’t think she needed a standby council. She did it herself and she did a great job. How can a man that killed six people in injured 60 others be over her court no she handled her court well.

[@marionct625]

He is worried about having COVID....did he worry while killing innocent people. He is playing a game and it's rediculous that he is allowed to do this! N

[@deannahaney2889]

This is painful. If one talks in circles, one does not sound more intelligent.

[@Cali-Girl]

As a jail nurse, my experience is you can’t believe what the inmate says, almost never. This guy is a master manipulator. Has mental illness but retains competence, in my opinion. Hus claims of medical protocol etc could all be a lie, he may have had a rapid (antigen) test, and/or PCR test. If he is symptomatic he may be in quarantine protocol I which case he would not be allowed to attend court and court would be notified if even in real time. In CA we always do a rapid test, unless someone is required to have the more definitive PCR test, say for a transport to prison or state hospital. He’s in lock down due to high profile case, and protective custody. If he was confirmed positive on rapid test the court and everyone would be notified regardless of HIPPA due to safety concerns. If nothing else the custody officers, who would be informed and able to inform court if there is a high risk for any infection transmission. That would be the county and state health dept rules and OSHA. It would trump HIPPA if it puts others are at risk of contracting an infection from a defendant. They may or may not describe exact details of an infection. This would also be the case in TB, flu, MRSA, RSV, chicken pox, etc and high risk of contact, droplet or aerosol transmission of particular organism. They wouldn’t just let him walk into court if it wasn’t safe, medical would notify corrections/custody and they would follow the procedure to notify court. I think he’s lying about the whole thing. When judge finds out tomorrow, which she should be able with to, he may have face contempt charges due to lying to the court and filing a motion for adjournment while providing false information to support it.

[@ColletteGee]

I agree he is a manager manipulator and using anything he can do to prolong this trial

[@ThadHolder]

Very simple, remove and ignore

[@ThadHolder]

He is getting cornered. Take another test. Why not? This is hard to believe

[@kathyjanus1937]

The judge needs to put a stop to this guy. Assign him a public attorney and move on!

[@plummy221]

He had a public defender he fired them.

[@pathayden8457]

The judge has given this clown way to much leeway; I feel so sad for the victims. I cannot imagine the agony they already endured and now this BS is allowed.

[@jayfry895]

This fool AKS alot of questions, 😆 🤣 😂

[@rickbiggssr.2450]

I wonder who’s his husband is in jail….

[@georgiabadon2577]

All this could have been avoided if they had the death penalty in Wisconsin everybody would be satisfied

[@rebeccagay1079]

His health..who cares!!

[@ThadHolder]

Another way to disrupt

[@tamimoncrief2264]

Give me a break. He's manipulating the court and needs to be stopped from this nonsense.

[@aportman58]

A picture perfect example of a...............😡

[@kelleycustomartistry5542]

We pay for this?

[@deejaydiabolic]

This judge is soft...letting this man talk all over her. Ridiculous.

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

@36:38 hasn't anyone told that lady the picture behind her is indecent?

[@TheOnlyMalissa]

Why is that?

[@Somero5115]

The judge should just take control of the situation and tell him they will take an hour break while they give him a rapid test.

[@marycanup5018]

They can't give him a rapid test without his consent

[@Somero5115]

@@marycanup5018 i mean offering clarification on the time frame a rapid test takes. to remove his ability to play ignorant

[@user-pt1cz4ot1e]

She would have all the cause in the world to find him incompetent to represent himself. I’m all for a defendant doing so, especially the guilty ones, but this is ridiculous. Taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to pay for this psycho to drag his victim’s suffering out so long. This nonsense should not be allowed.

[@lisaswanson7442]

Stop the insanity! Guilty! Lock him up and throw the keys away!

[@sandyincanada7381]

He does not look sick !

[@georgeprice5684]

See here he is he has taken control from what I understand he added two weeks to at least to this trial and this is just one of the things he got away with I believe he would not have been able to had a mistrial hour appeal and agree with the judge from Court TV that everyday should have started off with the first Interruption for him to be sent to the sequestered on the other courtroom where he could participate and be muted while the judge makes decisions

[@annike.8543]

Mr Brooks is not able to present himself in a court of law he's behavior is unacceptable and should be forced to let a Lawyer present him. Mr Brooks took six people's lives with his own actions, six death's and it's with his rotten attitude and self control actions and therefore he shouldn't be allowed to open his mouth in a court of law, a attorney is a desperately need in this case because he can't behave himself IMHO.

[@ColletteGee]

He cannot be forced because in America he has the right to defend himself. Perhaps if the law upheld the abuse charges against him prior to him killing innocent people we wouldn’t be here today

[@siobhansignet5256]

I understand it's been determined he's legally competent to stand trial having been evaluated by psychiatrists/psychologists as not insane. However, it is well documented and now we can all see, he suffers from one or more personality disorders . If a fundamental diagnostic criteria of any personality disorder is that it has to be so pervasive that it negatively impacts their own lives, why isn't it part of the state's legislation as it pertains to legal proceedings? Meaning, while they might be sane, the effect of their particular illness is that they can't help but adhere to strict constructs which affect their ability to, specifically in pertinent part, advocate for themselves. This man is not insane but he is clearly unable to control himself in a fashion that would allow him to a) conduct himself in an orderly fashion b) avoid negative social positioning c) handle his own defense. I worry that his behavior makes a mockery of the judicial system and undermines that seriousness of the crimes he has committed against those victims and their families. They don't deserve this. I think the judge is doing her very very best to administer a legal and fair proceeding, but she has to follow the law and this is clearly a loophole that needs to be addressed.