Criminal Lawyer Reacts to Darrell Brooks Sentenced to 700 YEARS IN PRISON as he TALKS BACK TO JUDGE

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[@joedakiller]

"I don't consent to being sentenced!" Bro.. I don't think those 6 people consented to being killed..

[@AlexanderTheGreat1000]

He wouldn't even understand that. He is so gone and ignorant.

[@Jman417]

True that homie

[@bellezanegra0206]

That was probably the most ridiculous thing he said

[@Crookedletta601]

That Part

[@strider7008]

This situation is exactly why they should have the death penalty. Judge him not using some lofty foreign standard, but his own.

[@rudyness2338]

You missed commentary on my favourite part - where she announces 12 months credit for time already served. I know she's just doing her duty, but in context of 762 years, getting 12 months credit is sublime - like salt in the wound!

[@DogsavedaTonyClifton]

I loved it, too!! 😂

[@shioriryukaze]

.....I get a year????😂😂😂😂

[@9ine-fd6zc]

You missed something that she gave him the credit time not on what he asked for, he wanted the charges of Erika case be dismissed in the time served, which was 9 months for count 76. She gave him time served in a different charge which had a longer sentence

[@shioriryukaze]

@9ine-fd6zc Yeah, I saw that! She gave him a year off. I think for the first charge and then some time off for bail jumping, but she never removed any time from Erika's charge.

[@9ine-fd6zc]

@@shioriryukaze that was the real salt she poured on his wound, he was so desperate to have that charge dropped but the judge had the last laugh and I so much love her for that

[@dp.2766]

The judge naming all of the victims in the charges was in my opinion a class act.👍

[@bigxavipg]

N giving a L for each

[@brandirichardson1491]

Yes they DESERVED to be NAMED!

[@UltimaKeyMaster]

I honestly feel like naming them was something she was supposed to do anyway, but her extra emphasis on all of them was commendable.

[@Joseph_yy]

And she allowed clapping for the six life sentences, imo this is the perfect balance between humanity and order, gotta love that.

[@UltimaKeyMaster]

@@Joseph_yy Considering all his insane interruptions DB made, the crowd making some polite applause was a good reward for being patient with that lunatic. They got to be there to personally cheer for justice being served.

[@rolirolster]

The best bit about him representing himself, is Judge Dorrow brought up the fact that even though his defence was opaque, he used nuance arguments and objections several times. Therefore proving that he is mentally responsible, thus negating that particular defence in his inevitable appeal.

[@edmunddonnelly3881]

GROUNDZ is not a nuanced argument 😂

[@snartsnart2718]

@@edmunddonnelly3881 he actually had some nuanced reasoning when they were discussing whether or not to broadcast the full image of testifying witnesses, she ended up agreeing with him on a couple points he would be smart if his ego didn’t take up the rest of his brain

[@Koselill]

@@edmunddonnelly3881 She actually sustained a few of his objections. The words he understood he used decently, so he proved that he wasnt mentally unfit to represent himself.

[@edmunddonnelly3881]

@@snartsnart2718 I think he repeated a bunch of shit his public defenders had written down before he fired them.

[@SoulDelSol]

@@edmunddonnelly3881 lol

[@thesisypheanjournal1271]

He did a good job of representing himself if by "representing himself" you mean "clearly demonstrated what kind of person he is."

[@bluewater3783]

Great Point! :)

[@Zeroshiki]

Moreso dug his own grave. He gave the jury everything they needed by acting like a fool the entire time. Did us all a favor and put himself away.

[@veronicajohannes3110]

100%

[@JohnDoe-tt5qc]

“I don’t consent to being sentenced” Oh okay, you’re free to go

[@marcburns508]

Kinda like the people who think the cops will let them go if they beg enough... like I was totally gonna take you to jail ... but that 37th time you asked just softened my heart ... you're free to go! just promise you wont do it again!

[@heidicakes1165]

God bless Judge Darrow. She made it a point to read every sentence for each victim. She spent over 2 hours reading every victim's name during the verdict. Now he is finally truly powerless. Much love to all the victims and their families. 💙💙💙💙 May you begin healing.

[@cyan_oxy6734]

I think she should have told the audience to stop clapping. It doesn't lend itself to the unbiased nature of legal proceddings.

[@Ken-er9cq]

@@cyan_oxy6734 She did after the sentences for the murders. At this stage there is no bias, he has been found guilty by a jury, and she has worked out the sentences prior to the hearing. To work out the sentences she would have used sentencing guidelines and sentences from previous cases similar to this one.

[@kriss1750]

@@cyan_oxy6734 You seriously have a problem with the audience clapping, etc...??? Darrell Brooks has been an uncooperative, disrespectful, piece of 💩 since the very beginning of this trial, and his life history says the same thing!!! Strange comment! 🧕🤦‍♀

[@mabellynn4605]

@@kriss1750 exactly!!!

[@Omerta2times]

I think logic and ppl who did their jobs made this possible. Thank them and don't take away from their hard work

[@anklebiter9116]

He's out in 2739. Hopefully he turns his life around.

[@aliciapruser9583]

LOL!😂

[@beverleyferguson8942]

He still has the 6 life sentences to serve after that😂

[@TheImprovised]

😂😂😂 He'll just have to convert to Hinduism so he can be reincarnated.

[@patriciamcgillicuddy5360]

You got my vote for comment of the day

[@BipolarBowler]

That would make a great twilight zone episode if he wouldn’t die until the day he gets out

[@Katie-pc5yg]

Watching the utter confusion on his face when he finally realised that the bullying harassment tactics he's successfully used to get what he wants his worked is glorious and the fact that the Judge and DA will live in his head rent free, the only women he hasn't been able to stop with his fists.....even more glorious.

[@jackdough8164]

What? Lol

[@nowirehangers2815]

@@jackdough8164 pretty simple

[@brbrknndy]

Love the comment about the judge and DA living in his head rent free.

[@evonne315]

Maybe now he will understand strength of character.

[@jamescolby7125]

You must know this man to type all of that. you make it seem like you know him anyway.

[@mattbriddell9246]

Dude proved the saying "A man who represents himself in court has a fool for a client" very true.

[@whensomethingcriesagain]

Along with a personal favorite corollary of mine- "... and an ass for an attorney."

[@Mohohoh]

1 week into prison he annoys the wrong person and his 700 years will be short.

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

It's 762 years he must serve after the 6 life sentences. It's to help the victims get some closure I am sure.

[@captrockh2055]

I could see a group of skinheads beating him weekly.

[@ChristopherGray00]

@@captrockh2055 No his own clique would get rid of him first, he would be a massive liability for his ethnic group.

[@sup_monica3597]

He can't stfu. He's gonna get his ass kicked.

[@artieborko4988]

I fear he’ll be in protective custody from day one and will thus be shielded from physical and sexual violence, unfortunately. The sad reality here is that vermin like DB don’t mind jail or prison. They get free meals, free TV, and get to hang out with other likeminded vermin all day shootin the shit, and most importantly- never have to work another day in their life (if they ever did anyway). God I hope I’m wrong.

[@_RED_-]

Witnessing the book getting thrown at someone has never been this satisfying

[@AngelicRamen]

I just want to say... I am so incredibly glad this man will never get out. He is so incredibly frightening. So grateful for the judge and how well she handled this, and how much grace she gave to the victims.

[@quiltygal6981]

Interesting that in all the sentences he reacted worse to the order banning him from ever having contact with Erica again. Shows what this was all about, him losing control of her.

[@Nana_InCanada]

He won't be able to threaten, coerce, guilt trip Erica into visiting while he serves his 700+ years. Well done Judge. 👏

[@stephybobo1991]

He is the worst kind of narcissist

[@ileanahernandez1709]

He was furious when the judge talked so highly of Erika Patterson

[@cathykrueger4899]

@@stephybobo1991 Antisocial personality disorder. Worse than narcissist.

[@NoOneWroteThis]

My favourite part is that he tried to use his time served to get rid of the battery charge against her and Judge Dorow gave his time served to the first life sentence AND had Erika's battery charge be the last one he has to serve time for consecutive to all other charges. She saw straight through him wanting to continue abusing her. Even better, I believe the GoFundMe for Erika Patterson getting out of Wisconsin has met its goal, so she's going to Texas and she'll never have to deal with him again. Hopefully she is able to get the help she needs and heal from his years of grooming, trafficking, and abusing her.

[@terryseviltwin]

"I don't consent to being sentenced!" Wow, he found the clear loophole in the law!

[@Nesto38]

Damn I didn't know it worked like that. Here let me try it. I don't consent to being overweight!

[@LouLou-ft8yp]

I don’t consent to being ugly

[@OffTheTopQ]

I don’t consent to being broke

[@terryseviltwin]

@@OffTheTopQ Me either! LOL

[@fluffylittlebear]

Judges hate this one simple trick!

[@quiltygal6981]

I know the sentences were academic after the first life but to roll them out like that does give each victim a sentence, even if he won't serve them. All I wish for him is a long, long life.

[@Cat-qo3ht]

Each life sentence has a mandatory amount of years served before parole could be offered (normally). For example, for one life sentence it could be 25 years mandatory before eligible for a parole hearing. So, since he is given six life sentences, he wouldn't live long enough to earn a parole hearing. If, for example, he had two consecutive life sentences he possibly could have parole in fifty years but after that I doubt he'd live another twenty five if he wasn't granted parole. This way he will never get an opportunity for parole. Although I know she gave him six life sentences without parole.

[@Shattered-Realm]

He gets multiple consecutive life sentences so that if he were to somehow be exonerated on one of the charges based on a technicality, For instance the judge losing her temper and not doing something perfectly by the book. The other sentences will still hold him accountable and he remains behind bars forever.

[@DogFish-NZ]

Can I pay bills concurrently? If not why can you pay time that way?

[@flickcentergaming680]

Agreed.

[@doom4067]

There's also always a chance (very slim in this case) of getting one or more convictions thrown out on appeal.

[@RangerHouston]

700 years is a cake walk compared to the eternal torture in the lowest level of hell.

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

After 6 life sentences... he has to diie 6 times before he can start the 762 years! 👏😂👏

[@robertmac7833]

This man gives new meaning to the phrase: “You are your own worst enemy.”

[@kjh6903]

🎯

[@sharonwilson8208]

I watched the sentencing of Darrell Brooks. Listening to the Judge list every charge for every person was the most compassionate act I've ever seen in a courtroom. After having to deal with him for a month, most of which was him throwing a fit, while she kept her temper. She even read how much time he received for bail jumping. Very important as none of this would have happened if he had never been granted bail over and over again. He had several bench warrants out on him for battery of Erika, he hunts her down before the parade and hits her yet again... setting the entire events of the day in motion. She did everything that she was supposed to, he would get arrested, make bail, not appear, and do it all over again. Something is broken for someone to repeatedly do harm to another, heading to homicide...got interrupted so he mows down strangers at a Christmas parade instead, 6 dead and 67 injured later...

[@jjcoola998]

No one wants to build more prisons and jails even though the population goes up everyday. Combine that with half the jail being full of people on PO holds for dirty piss etc. The sad part is they let out guys like dude in order to keep more ppl on PO holds

[@christinahouser4330]

Well said.

[@ChrisAndCats]

The only thing I'd disagree with is her going to meet him that day. That was a pretty big error in judgement.

[@sharonwilson8208]

@@ChrisAndCats She didn't. He went in search of her, who was sporting a black eye from the night before.

[@ChrisAndCats]

@@sharonwilson8208 the reason I thought that is because Nicholas Kirby said he'd told her it was a bad idea to go and meet him, which sounded like she made a decision to go.

[@scootboot98]

Listening to the Victim Impact statements was so utterly heartbreaking. It's sad he tried so hard to make them feel guilty themselves. He never accepted blame or had any remorse for his evil actions. It sucked, I almost cried my eyes out for those children speaking, but couldn't get a tear out for the rage he made me feel as he rolled his eyes. For each VIS he rolled his eyes or made gestures to show how he wasn't giving a care in the world. I'm glad he's gone and won't be able to hurt anyone, including Erika.

[@fluffylittlebear]

It wouldn't have mattered anyway. He was going to prison for the rest of his life regardless of how he acted in court.

[@我主也]

Judge Dorrow's closing comments were the most cathartic part of the trial FOR ME... after all the antics, hearing her finally speak her mind with eloquence and the victims's own words, putting him exactly in his place 😮‍💨

[@hahaha9076]

I'm so glad I heard her comments. She missed absolutely no part of this trial, despite Brooks best effort to distract and debiltate her like he used to being able to do. He's never met a woman like her before. She's a great inspiration

[@braveinternetguy]

Oversentenced He could've got 50 years if he made us really question if there was a car malfunction and didn't deliberately disrupt the court

[@pdrey100]

@@braveinternetguy Sad thing is that at least one juror would believe that BS about a car malfunction.

[@chriswhite4999]

When she started reading the names of the deceased, I cried. Something about her delivery really touched me.

[@ileanahernandez1709]

The moment the judge mentioned Erika Patterson he flipped!

[@resplndnt]

I was reading his grandmother was saying she said he needed help not punishment, he’s had decades to get help. As an adult, it’s your responsibility to manage your mental health. Even people with low funds have made efforts to manage to their health, especially their mental health, because it can be mission critical to have a job. My parents managed my mental health prior to me being able to drive myself to my appointments.

[@alexwildner6369]

guess it runs in the family for the accused

[@Th3Watch3r]

Its interesting you say, people with low funds. You are exactly right, but the services are terrible or non existent, at least in my case. I am a recovering addict with just over three years sober. I started off with a state appointed psychiatrist. All he wanted to do was write me pills, and get me outta there as fast as possible. I was begging for.more guidance and help, and there was none. Thank goodness i met a mentor in that time, and still to this day i dont have access to many of the services that could really help me. Interesting how that works.

[@quinn799]

This case is personal to me (my community), thank you for covering it as much as you have.

[@Ara_Arasaka]

Hope the winter festival is peaceful and loving for you all this year.

[@youcefbenlarbi6414]

what community

[@DoctorProph3t]

@@youcefbenlarbi6414 their DP is a rainbow, take three wild guesses lmao

[@Altair7788]

@@DoctorProph3t leprechauns?

[@DoctorProph3t]

@@Altair7788 lol wrong answers only

[@Baldhill7070]

Notice how he didnt say a word when she said that he drove through the crowd but calls her a liar for saying something about his gf. If he didnt do it he would be confessing his innocence

[@Jeremy_the_bot]

That's how these people are. If you accuse them of multiple behaviors, they only pounce on the accusation they viewed as the weakest and try to poke holes in it. They just want any victory they can get.

[@shioriryukaze]

Erica Patterson was a HUUUGGGEEEE thorn in his side. He did not like that she got some credit...

[@dragonfly9416]

If you watch Brooks's face when Judge Dorrow is going over the medical reports of Brooks and it sounds like she sympathizes with him,his eyebrows are up and he has that look of "She is going to be lenient on me",then when the judge starts saying that his mental health didn't cause this,his face is rested and he has that look of,"I'm pissed,and I'm screwed".His face gives away every emotion he is going through and a narcissist has many of those facial expressions.

[@nctpti2073]

They had to go out of their way to convince him not to wear orange during the trial. He was very resistant to wearing regular clothing. He seemed to think that people seeing him as a prisoner would make them more sympathetic to him. But then his entire mentality has been that he is just being picked on, in complete denial of everything he did.

[@Jeremy_the_bot]

And it failed miserably.

[@nctpti2073]

@@Jeremy_the_bot Well it had no chance, since he was cleanly identified both by witnesses and camera footage

[@cl5470]

Domestic abusers always think the world should feel sorry for them.

[@Abbie-UK]

I feel the clapping in the court room was almost like relief for the victims . so glad hes locked up i hope he gets solitary.

[@SouthernR0cker4Life]

No...Gen Pop, with a big dude named Bubba as a cell mate. "Hi, I'm Bubba, meet my fist."

[@asrielplays5339]

@@SouthernR0cker4Life be even better if his fist isn't meant for his face

[@johnbubba1143]

@@SouthernR0cker4Life as a representive of the bubba nation, we will let rhino have him. Guess where his horn is.

[@catbishop27]

That's the only way he'll survive in Prison. JS

[@souio]

@@SouthernR0cker4Life "I don't consent to meeting your fist"

[@pdrey100]

Erika is MAJOR trigger for him. He was fairly quiet until she was brought up. Like any discrepancies in her testimony can override the fact that he killed 6 people and injured many others. Too bad that state doesn't have the death penalty. And even if it did there will always be that one juror that will be a hold out like in the Parkland verdict.

[@laurendearnley9595]

Probably because he could easily find a route to blame her for him bring a seggs offender. She (according to him), lied about her age, they had seggs, then it turns out she's under-age and so he got in charge when ermagawd he did nuffin wrong. That's how he works. Nothing is ever his fault. He even tried it at trial. He was honking, why didn't those people move? Ford did a recall, so he couldn't stop! What an absolute scumbag.

[@jazzquebec2847]

Parkland verdict was a shame.

[@tiioga8053]

Like most domestic violence, he thinks this is all her fault because she didn’t just roll over and let him abuse her to death. He’s mad because he truly believes it isn’t his fault and her getting protection from him MADE him kill all those random unrelated people. He will never take responsibility for his actions, he will always put the blame on her. He probably still feels like he owns her and has control over her and anyone sticking up for her is getting in the way of his control fantasy over her.

[@dr.killmoretreeratologist8848]

@JAZZ QUEBEC I felt the same when I heard it. I was very angry. However, since I can't change it, I gave it some thought. And maybe it actually IS the better outcome. That is, IF they put Cruz in General Population. I loved when one father told Cruz he would live in fear and terror every moment of his life in prison. He would be someone's BITCH, and he would be passed around like ?_was it cigarettes_? in prison. Fantastic! Now, if it happens that he's put in solitary for protection, that is its OWN kind of Hell (so they say). Plus, I read a comment that stated that IF Cruz is put in solitary, protective custody, something is still likely to go wrong. The prisoners might bribe a guard into "accidentally" letting someone in the shower with Cruz. I've heard that that is what happened with Jeffrey Dahmer. So, the point is, there is still hope that Cruz will get a "Death Penalty", but I'm hoping he spends at least a few months being passed around like prison contraband first. 😈 I just read that a former Florida prison warden said it's likely Cruz will be placed in protective custody, but he will eventually be placed in the General Population when they think it is safer for him. I'm paraphrasing with the following remarks the former warden made. "He'll have to bunk, work, and mingle with other prisoners. He's 5'7" and weighs 130 lbs, so he'll have difficulty protecting himself. He might get a more imposing prisoner to protect him, but that comes with a heavy cost." I don't see why any inmate would agree to protect Cruz, since most of them can likely take that "cost" out of Cruz's ass (literally) whenever they want, even without giving him protection in return.

[@emwa3600]

So was "coward" and "chicken". Watching the older videos of DB talking to himself in the car, railing against Erika for "goin' to duh POH-leece sayin's she's 16" - he was genuinely PO'd that she'd either TRICKED HIM into thinking that OR that he knew he was PIMPING a 14-15 year old AND she wouldn't lie to the POH-leece fo' his sake. Du-uh. Sound like her pimp beat her about 14-15 too many times, eh, DB?

[@harpers1niter]

*Judge Darow should be the Time's Person of the Year.*

[@fuffoon]

Judge Dorow was incredible. Her comport was beyond humane. 700 years but I'm sure he won't do but 600.

[@Ara_Arasaka]

Even with all that time it still isn’t enough. He hurt countless people in huge and small ways. It’s amazing that they are having another winter parade though. Can only hope it’s a time for peace and healing. Love that the judge made it happen before the anniversary.

[@captrockh2055]

Inmates in prison, gonna hurt him in small ways- his attitude better change fast.

[@NotSoSerious69420]

@@captrockh2055 he killed a kid. They’ll kill him if they can get to him.

[@aggieaguilera4real]

Gob Champ In medieval times, the next parade would be the townspeople marching his severed head through town on a pike. No bands or floats...but a damned meaningful parade.

[@Mybpeterson]

He argued to delay sentencing so he had time to contact all the people who would speak on his behalf, claiming there would be 20 or so. Everything he has done in the courtroom was an attempt to delay and deflect. All his tantrums, all his nonsensical objections (claiming hearsay or speculation when there was none) were only to disrupt the proceedings. He was clearly trying to rile the judge so she would lose her cool and he could use it on appeal. It was comical how he was put into time out like a misbehaving toddler. He was totally impotent, and he hated it. Unsurprisingly, only 3 people spoke for him at sentencing. His mother and grandmother were pretty much a given, and all they did was make excuses and claim that the victims need to forgive him. Grandma even plugged her own ministry. It was disgusting and shows where he got his attitudes from.

[@Shattered-Realm]

@@Mybpeterson Well I watched the people speaking for him they were mostly arguing for leniency because of mental illness. I know the judge said she had 4 psych evaluations of him and they were fine...... but seeing his behavior I find it REALLY difficult to understand how he DOESN'T have a mental illness. This level of lack of impulse control and low IQ should qualify as mental illness to some degree. He also demonstrates a complete lack of situational awareness and complete lack of critical thinking. ANYBODY intelligent ought to have realized that the antics he displayed would harm his case in front of a jury. The smart thing to have done, is to have allowed a lawyer to speak for him, not annoy the judge at every opportunity which he did, and to display remorse and apologize even if he didn't feel it. Instead he rolls his eyes at the victims on camera...... That would have maybe just maybe given him a slim chance of parole in a few decades. Anybody with half a brain and and ounce of self preservation would have arrived at that conclusion. So the discussion should be at what point does low intelligence become a mental illness? if somebody has 90 you can barely tell the difference at first glance from 100 IQ. If somebody has 30-40 IQ they are clearly and obviously challenged and could probably get away with crimes claiming insanity. A jury would be unlikely to sentence. He looks/sounds like an IQ of 60-70 so I think it's a grey area.

[@CH-px1fw]

He’s so mad she was complimenting Erika. He hates her so much. He blames her for where he is. He’s a giant piece of trash.

[@macygray5984]

Most black men blame women for their shortcomings

[@Littlekitten_]

@@macygray5984 his own mother is a monster herself for trying to help him by telling him there was a alleged car recall

[@timpritts1499]

@@Littlekitten_ His mother did a lot more than that! She was heard on more than one recorded jail phone call telling Brooks how she thought he could derail the trial! Now that monster is appearing on talk shows boo hooing, quoting scripture, preaching, declaring herself a mental health advocate and saying how unfair Judge Dorrow and the trial was! And she is making money off this for herself! That money should be confiscated and given to the victims assistance fund! She has absolutely no business making money off this tragedy! She has absolutely no morals and is an absolute monster! I can sure see where Darrell got his narcissistic behavior from!

[@cl5470]

@@macygray5984 most men in general. Society hates women, especially women who take control of their own lives.

[@littleregg3164]

@Macy Gray he's a monster on his own don't start racial profiling us because of one murderous asshole

[@elizabethgallagher8182]

Brooks: “I don’t want this to be taken out of context…” (Me…on the floor busting a gut from laughing so hard!!!) Hey Muttley, how about you start here…”Which Prison Cell is mine?” And don’t forget to use your Safe Word! See how easy that was! Oh yeah, about that time served comment, Judge Dorow said she’d be happy to take off the one year you’ve served. Give her a moment to figure out your new Sentence. Judge Dorow: I have deducted a year for the time you have served. Counts 1 through 6 - 6 Life Sentences without the possibility of Parole to be served Consecutively, plus 700 more years for Counts 7 through 76 takeaway 1 year for time served leaves you with 6 Life Sentences without the possibility of Parole to be served Consecutively, plus 699 more years for Counts 7 through 76. Is that better? Oh yes, I forgot. That’s - FOR THE RECORD! Brooks: I do not consent to Prison, Judge!!!

[@kristy4619]

I watched this sentencing live but have watched judge Dorow sentencing 3x since. She hit the nail on the head

[@Chronoic]

But but but, Mr Brooks object to the sentencing with his objection sign and he didn't consent to being sentence, the trail suppose to be dismissed. lmao

[@evonne315]

I think the excersise of stating all the life sentences is good it helps to add weight to the sentencing. Darrell may not feel it, but the victims loved ones will and know every persons suffering has been weighed out appropriatly and has been accounted for.

[@eric21881]

Love when he says he doesn’t consent Who really wants to go to jail when they know that’s it that’s the rest of their life how ever long it lasts? If people wanted to go they wouldn’t get arrested

[@syko2164]

I hope they keep him alive long enough to serve all 700 years.

[@raw1465]

scientists made a breakthrough a week ago, they figured out how de-aging cells work. so. we can only hope :D

[@braveinternetguy]

He could've got 50 years if he made us really question if there was a car malfunction and didn't deliberately disrupt the court

[@234Poseidon]

Imagine that. A world where humans find the technology to either live way longer or maybe even forever. And they use that keep the world's worst prisoners alive for as long possible so that they can experience those lonely, boring, and depressing life sentences

[@GlossyHop]

@@braveinternetguy if only he had a lawyer….

[@DoctorProph3t]

@@twilightresonance1789 death is a bitter sweet release. It ends all suffering, as well as all pleasure. Living to be a very old man and never, ever getting out. That does more than kill him, it destroys his soul.

[@sammie2537]

Him saying he doesn’t consent to being sentenced 😂 like he has any power

[@AvariceOverlord]

As a guy who has never been that fixated on being a lawyer, period. Bruce Rivers makes me want to be a Criminal Lawyer.

[@ZacharyMMcCarthy]

His chance for appeal is slim and a lot of that is to be directly credited to the patience and professionalism of Judge Darrow. I know there were times in there where I would not have been able to control myself anywhere near as well as she did.

[@larrysmith2655]

When keeping it "real," goes wrong! He didn't even argue his case during any point of the trial.

[@Jeremy_the_bot]

During closing statement he tried to argue the car might have had mechanical problems preventing him from stopping.

[@laurin62cruise]

Best news was when that amazing judge told him he had to pay restitution! He will never have money,commissary so no way to support himself. Even if mommy puts money in for him they will take it off him 🤣

[@seajay20]

Yeah, I loved that part, too. 😁👍❤️

[@debbiepolinski4454]

She deserved a standing ovation 👏👏👏👏

[@GRMLS5]

Quite frankly Mr Brooks …you deserve it! Best summing up by the Judge.

[@atsylor5549]

He’s quibbling and getting angry over a domestic violence allegation when he’s facing sentencing on killing 6 people and various other violent crimes on 70 other people. But this genius is focused on the one charge that will make up 0.01% of his prison sentences. You can not fix stupid.

[@daniaguinaga1754]

I absolutely love that the judge allowed the courtroom to clap after every name.

[@ThePhysicalReaction]

With his disrespectful attitude like that, he won't last long in close-quarters with other inmates.

[@dragonfly9416]

Oh dear lord,he will be a nightmare to anyone and everyone in that peison.

[@harryparsons2750]

Nope

[@harryparsons2750]

Imagine being his cell mate? I bet he won’t make it 6 months before getting shanked and possibly killed. That would be real justice

[@dragonfly9416]

@@harryparsons2750 Amen to that.

[@doninis1354]

The victums statements were absolutly stunning! Strong but not hateful, I call it respectful anger, they have all rights to be angry and frustrated but there was no yelling and hateful speaks. So strong! Erica was called to the stand and he questioned her about her of beeing a bad mom etc. , he teased her or he tryed to tease her and she stud tall against him.

[@Ocrilat]

When the judge was giving him life sentence without parole one after the other, and the entire court was clapping...shut his yap up pretty quick. Nothing to say now, Darrell???

[@carlcastle1745]

Chief he wasn’t in the room, couldn’t speak to anyone

[@Ocrilat]

@@carlcastle1745 He stood silently in the other courtroom. You do understand that a person can speak even if in a different room, right?

[@carlcastle1745]

@@Ocrilat man's is spicy , sounds like a skill issue

[@Ocrilat]

@@carlcastle1745 No idea what you are trying to say. Can you elaborate?

[@carlcastle1745]

​@@Ocrilat Given that was a week ago and past me is borderline retarded, I think I was referencing dead memes because your reply didn't make sense to me. The original thing I was trying to say was I didn't think he could talk back anyway, because he was in a different room. Like has speakers to hear the judge, but no mic to talk back.

[@mattrose99]

'5 kids without custody of any of them' hmmm Im sure that has nothing to do with a 30yr/o man grooming and abusing her from 14-32 who fled from Nevada with her after he was arrested for trafficking her and took her across the country where she knew no one and had no resources. No its definitely just her, Darrell couldnt possibly have destroyed this poor womans whole life

[@myishenhaines1706]

I watched this live and so many in the chat were saying "she needs to hurry up to the sentencing already!" They didn't understand that everything she did was so that appeal would not be achieved. She was thorough in explaining her reasoning and that was great. She handled everything with grace and professionalism. And it was nice to hear her finally be able to say what she thought about Brooks.

[@ceilingunlimited5073]

I watched the entire trial,and I agree Duhrell is Evil. But the one thing that stood out to me is the bailiff that sat behind him through the whole trial. All I’m going to say is… I wouldn’t want to sit down and play a game of poker with that guy!

[@c3ramics]

Not once did that man budge. If anything I sensed a smirk at Brooks’ worst outbursts.

[@AlexanderTheGreat1000]

😂

[@aurea.]

His stoic attitude has earned him the nickname "Bailiff Poker Face" by some! I admired that about him while DB was spewing his nonsense.

[@tamtam7546]

He has a strong resemblance to Spencer Tracy the actor.

[@kitsunelee007]

I kept waiting for that guy to hit the switch on those electric shackles ESPECIALLY during the sentencing. I really thought Brooks would feel froggy and attempt to do attack the prosecution or the judge during and it would be required.

[@BoredBob]

Not too long ago he had another hearing on another charge and they rolled him in on a restraint wheelchair. LOL

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

That's a thing that I find a little odd. Sure, a victim should be able to hold the criminal accountable but he is already going to be locked up forever. What is the point of going through another trial for another issue? Even if there is a financial aspect, it's not like he is ever going to even be able to pay.

[@BoredBob]

@@Blasted2Oblivion A. Closure for the victim and B. Any further verdicts or behaviors come into account when determining things like privileges/leniency etc.

[@kellydrake4228]

he has no self control or impulse control

[@braveinternetguy]

If he had a real lawyer He could've got 50 years if he made us really question if there was a car malfunction and didn't deliberately disrupt the court

[@Jeremy_the_bot]

He does. Go back to his early hearings before the trial. Very calm and composed, but still stupid.

[@pennyproud1621]

​@@braveinternetguy It still wouldn't have been only 50 years because he would be serving time for six lives killed(manslaughter) then he still would have gotten years for the other 60+ ppl who were injured. So it still wouldn't have been less than a life sentence. He was going to die in there regardless.

[@scruffydelilah1186]

The arrogance and sense of entitlement from him is disgusting.

[@sarahkosak520]

Mr. Rivers! I hope you read this. During the Darrell Brooks trial victim witness statements, right after Shawn Sorrenson speaks for his mother Virginia Sorrenson a shot of Darrell Brooks shows him doing "signing" with his hands. I have no idea what it means, just wanted to bring to you attention in hopes of an explanation

[@lizlee6290]

I think he might have been waving his hands to get Judge Dorrow's attention so he could object or run his mouth about something. She ignored him. Was he in the timeout room at the time?

[@southerner66]

My prediction: One day, DB will run into someone in prison just as bad as he is, that guy will be in a rage, and DB will just happen to be in his way.

[@Jeremy_the_bot]

Doubt it. I don't think darrell behaves around men as he does around women.

[@lmae989]

Prior to his driving tirade he hit Erica Paterson - and then drove crazy. He still tried to object and get back in the courtroom holding up an objection sign but the judge finally was FINISHED WITH THAT extreme worthless piece OF SOCIETY!!!

[@vincentserrano1595]

It was hard to watch Darrell Brooks & keep my cool , such a sad story .

[@erichighsmith7299]

Hopefully Subject Matter Jurisdiction will be addressed 😂

[@KPD017]

GROUNDZZZ

[@Haarschmuckfachgeschafttadpole]

@@KPD017 Are you discussing lawful law or admiralty law? Can I get a written judicial reconsideration on this subject matter?

[@Max-kw2hp]

For the record!

[@rayedrama]

😭😭

[@TomGibson.]

Hey guys how’s my DB impression ​ “is that a judicial decision of groundz being objected for the the the subject matter jurisdiction of the um objection heresy because I don’t consent to that, so how does that make any sense to you?”

[@melindaduncan3073]

I’m just curious, what would you have done if you represented Darrel Brooks? How would you reacted if he acted like an ass during trial? Could you do a video on that? I am curious on how an actual criminal lawyer would have done with him as a client. Thank you, Melinda STOP SELF SNITCHING!

[@bellezanegra0206]

He only takes paying clients who listen to him. He never would’ve taken the case 😂

[@melindaduncan3073]

@@bellezanegra0206 I understand that. This was a what if question. Or if DB would have paid him. I was just curious how he would have handled a roust client like Brooks.

[@MrSheckstr]

It’s so bad his original court appointed lawyers cannot comment on that subject. That the part of the story we may never hear, what were the discussions between Brooks and his attorneys that ended with him withdrawing the insanity plea and deciding to be his own lawyer

[@alfandeddie]

@@MrSheckstr Probably because they told him to plead guilty or at least show remorse for his actions.

[@sarastuevevliet4327]

I have also thought about this - I am not a lawyer but I bet a lawyer representing him would have plead something about being blinded by rage, unable to control his emotions at the time he and Erika got into it. Like a crime of passion or something. But a imagine a guilty plea or a deal of some kind life (maybe with possibility of parole in the year 2122) or something like that…

[@elizabethgallagher8182]

Thank you for sharing this video! You did an amazing job summing up this Trial, and explaining the important parts of Mr. Brooks bad Courtroom behavior. The Defendant’s behavior the entire Trial was disgusting to watch, but the Judge reading the Counts - one by one, was so satisfying! The Victim’s Impact Speeches were difficult to hear, but this was their moment to speak about their pain and how the actions and inactions forever changed their lives. It was a day they waited for to find some form of closure and to begin their healing process. With every eye roll, tapping on his chest and clapping he did after Victim’s finished their speeches, I wanted to push a button on my phone to smack the stupid out of him! It was disrespectful! Zero remorse, zero empathy for his Victim’s and that lame so-called apology - weak! He ‘sort of’ apologized then turned it around focusing back on his pain!!! Infuriating!!! He has yet to take accountability and most likely never will. He whined about fairness as well. Really? Where is the fairness for the Six Victim’s lives he ended that fateful day or the countless other Victim’s he mowed down? Just stop your childish games, Mr. Brooks! The adult’s are talking!

[@theresaschuer1934]

I would pay a fortune to get that face-hitting phone with an add-on face-smaking feature!!!!

[@emilyreda9595]

I am glad the victims received justice.

[@StephRae]

@BruceRivers I love how much you educate throughout.

[@msb134]

So your saying i got a chance!?!?! Just put me in tears!!!!

[@theresaschuer1934]

Me too Pass the hankies, please!

[@kelly562006]

Judge Dorow and the prosecution team were amazing. I wish they could accept gifts.

[@CH-px1fw]

After all the crap that trash bucket gave her, she had the last word and in a very big way. 👏🏽

[@GH-oi2jf]

Yes, but as she said, the sentences were not for his behavior in court but only for his crimes.

[@rhysweaver7178]

He's in the right jurisdiction now. 🤣🤣

[@shaneshepherd7753]

Judge Dorow deserves a Nobel Peace Award for this! God bless her and all the families involved. Happy Thanksgiving y'all 😊

[@nathankapel5820]

this case changed me quite a bit, I was crying during some of my experience watching these recordings

[@Jeremy_the_bot]

Me too. But I feel like it's made me more angry and less tolerant of people

[@lexiepixie9188]

💯💯💯👏👏👏 thanks Bruce! I've been studying Brooks like crazy 😫 ive never seen some one so selfish.

[@danieltusa1095]

the victim statements at the end of a trial give the victims a measure of closure in my opinion

[@theresaschuer1934]

I agree.

[@pamelarudsinski4652]

Yes sir…think before you act…exactly thank You.

[@debbiegoolsbyjackson95]

He was put on suicide watch, but he said it was just jail protocol, after the conviction, and that he really wasn't suicidal....who knows

[@darthlaurel]

A record for the court of appeals. Thank you...that was interesting and helpful to understand.

[@sacheshaye6446]

Ive been watching for you to speak on this case. Brooks got what he deserved. He had no remorse other than him him him...me me me... I think he thought he could beat the charges.

[@braveinternetguy]

If he was represented by a real lawyer and he could've got 50 years if he made us really question if there was a car malfunction and didn't deliberately disrupt the court

[@sacheshaye6446]

@@braveinternetguy The judge was and is outstanding. She allowed him to talk . Which was the key to his own demise.. She knew from the start what she was going to do and what she felt the jury would do.. The young girl and her twin brother that spoke at his sentence .. I cried right along with the child. But.. I think the judge did her job and done it very well.. Brooks had a fool for a lawyer. Happy Holidays

[@sacheshaye6446]

@@braveinternetguy I would like to add. Even IF ..IF..the car had a malfunction.. all he had to do was down shift and throw it in park..The car would of stopped.. he didnt even attempt to do that.. I think he is a self centered know it all punk ..

[@GaiaCarney]

Judge Jennifer R Dorow did the best any judge could have done. Another judge could have railed against DB, charged him with contempt, gagged & strapped him to a chair with a spit mask on. But those actions would only have bolstered his chances of appeal!

[@susangoldman6079]

I wanted to see his entire reaction to her reading the sentence.

[@TraciPeteyforlife]

Darrell Brooks is nothing but a bully who finally got caught. And now he can't handle the fact he's fucked up. Bless that wonderful Judge for reading out all the names.

[@cheriatkins8378]

Thank you for covering this Bruce. 🙏 DB had no decorum at all after killing and injuring so many. 💔 He couldn't even say I'm sorry. So sickening I love the print behind you! ♥️

[@sam7324]

You're surprised that a mass murderer doesn't have decorum 🤣🤣

[@prestonpowers7376]

Why do assume it's a print? He's a well off lawyer who also makes decent money from his yt channel and sponsors. He can easily afford real art.

[@cheriatkins8378]

@@prestonpowers7376 It may very well be a piece of art. I'm not here to shame anyone. I just commented on it to let him know that I love the " art". Sorry if I offended you are anyone. That was not my intent

[@martylawson7461]

@@cheriatkins8378 I love it too! I have real art but it came as a print and then I had it framed.

[@libbylandscape3560]

I love the art too!

[@DeeRodriguez_BallerinaFaLife]

He was sentenced to 6 life sentences without the possibility, and 1,073.5 years, plus an additional 9 months. He won’t last too long. Prison justice is a beautiful thing.

[@mollycote1021]

Thanks Mike and Bruce! I asked yesterday and you drop this today! You got a great thing going! Keep up the good work. 💕‼️🥳

[@bluewater3783]

Thanks, Bruce--Love your Personality! Great Video!

[@Schoolofmonkey]

I play this drinking game everytime I watch Bruce, if I guess the sponser I chug a beer, haven't been wrong yet 🤣

[@captrockh2055]

There should of been charges for Terrorism,and Hate crimes.

[@GH-oi2jf]

No. In the first place, it wasn’t terrorism as the term is used in criminal law. In the second place, “hate crime” enhancements are only significant when a crime would otherwise be minor. The obligation to prove a hate crime here would just be a distraction in an already long trial.

[@alsknbullwrm]

Judge covered ALL the bases in the end after being cut off and interrupted all throughout the trial

[@artboy789]

And it is the fault of criminal lawyers in the first place who use technicalities to allow these guys to get out of prison for the serious things they have done. And then in this and many other cases, go do something even more heinous

[@Abingdale]

I have a little pretend-theory that the souls of heinous criminals have to dwell in their prisons for the full sentence. So, it’ll be year 2720+ before any chance of peace comes to his soul. I don’t literally believe it, but it gives me a little satisfaction.

[@deafmusician2]

Can he ask for a public attorney for his appeal or once it's waived, it's waived for the entire disposition?

[@MrJimmy-fl2bn]

After he’s found guilty what’s his incentive to behave in court. Not flip off cuss out the judge? what you gonna do hold him in contempt of court ? Give him more time on a life without parole sentence? I want to buy this judge & court staff doughnuts for being so patient with this idiot.

[@j2simpso]

You never know Bruce, Mr. Brooks could outlive us all and end up a free man in a millennia!

[@libbylandscape3560]

😂😂😂

[@j2simpso]

@@libbylandscape3560 Grounds? Grounds?

[@sidtp7307]

What is the impact of the fines on his commissary that Judge Dorow mentioned. What is the practical impact on him? Please explain with a description of how the in - prison economy works

[@EddieRWilliamsJR]

He deserves every minutes of that sentence.

[@ericsbuds]

the judge that ruled on me was meaaaan. he forced me to say something at the end. atty asked me if i wanted to talk before hand, and i said no, and he said that to the judge, but i still had to say something. i have extreme stage freight and its impossible for me to utter a sound in front of strangers like that. the place was full. ugh. i feel bad for the court reporter... i remember watching all of this trial. love the judge. i really love that she allowed the applause. that clapping must be ringing in his ears to this day.

[@theresaschuer1934]

YES!!

[@complicatedcelery4781]

Every time you tell us you're a board certified lawyer, I can't help but think if that episode of House where he emphasizes how he's a "bored" certified doctor to a bunch of patients. Anyways, sorry off topic but I love your episodes. Thanks for giving us free legal advice. "Stop self snitching".

[@Jeremy_the_bot]

He's a BORED certified diagnostician with a double specialty in Infectious disease and nephrology.

[@bryantnonya8704]

Good work as always Bruce and I can't wait to see you hit 1 million subscribers!

[@Rubenlostit]

9 months later

[@arturoaguilar6002]

“I don’t need no case law” says the man whom is about to spend 6 lifetimes in prison.

[@BrandonSchleifer]

For this man to fully serve this sentence, he'd have to live for a millenium

[@janellbeach8616]

This poor judge. The weight of the crime, the victims, the fair trial for the defendent, the calculations of the possibilities of appeal... they were all on her shoulders. She did well.

[@theresaschuer1934]

Amen to that!