Darrell Brooks trial: Brooks cries during his opening statement

“There’s always two sides to every story,” is how Darrell Brooks, the accused Waukesha, Wisconsin, Christmas parade attacker began his opening statement on Thursday. He did not offer an indication of his defense, and broke down in tears during the roughly 10-minute speech.
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[@wannabe4668]

He doesn’t need a minute he needs 80-120 years

[@patfitzpatrick7692]

He isn't an attorney and doesn't know how to make a defence

[@MellowAlchemist]

6 LIFE SENTENCES

[@iamkieraunique]

he needs the chair or a squad

[@emmalouie1663]

I hope he gets six consecutive life sentences.

[@Songbird1977jk]

He needed the minute to drum up some tears for the show. He disgusts me.

[@clarity792]

What a performance! This guy is a legend in his own mind. He was crying his eyes out a moment ago and now has suddenly transitioned back to his "true" self...wow.

[@kanjo4976]

Nah bro his true self only comes out when he thinks he’s alone. But agreed

[@lindahinojosa299]

This is a man of deep self pity for getting caught. He isn't crying for the people he murdered, or plowed down, he is crying for himself.

[@zitiboylilo5789]

Just how tf do you know?! EVERYBODY becomes a fucking behavioral analyst watching trial videos… just shut tf up!

[@Anninukichild]

@@jojo4637 yes and the racist BLM group burning down their own citys and taking money from people who actually care and want to make a real change And spending hard earned dollars on strippers, sex parties, tattoos, liquor and just about anything and everything other than actually helping black people. Pure evil..

[@emmalouie1663]

------ Bloods Crips Gang Bangers, this was meant to be part of a racial civil war that people are trying to foment, it was part of a string of events.... Rittenhouse---Jacob Blake ------ JUSSIE SMOLLETT------

[@evagilkerson2288]

​@@jojo4637 give me a freaking break...no one feels sorry for him.he made his bed and he should lay in it point blank period..there is not one person who doesn't have a story..stop feeling bad for evil people

[@lindahinojosa299]

@@jojo4637 Name one person. NO one made fun of them.

[@mks9469]

“…..For the record”. I think that is his favorite statement and really makes him feel like a lawyer.

[@queenthiccums8689]

And objection lol

[@terryterrell4462]

And do you recall and why you don't recall. Lol

[@brandonp.6051]

"GROUNZ!"

[@jflack6]

“Subject Matter Jurisdiction“ “Objection” “I do not consent to being called that name” “Grounz” “Make da record clear” “I accept in value” yadda yadda “Nara-tives” “Is you tellin’ me or axing me” “Dats a lie doe” “Don’t nobody tell me what to do” Little Street Gremlin Darry’s Top 10 sayings

[@flipper184]

Hats off to the cop behind him, he has been like the Sphinx with a river of bad behavior running by.

[@patriciastrang8747]

Narcissists can turn the waterworks on and off on a dime. I watched it happen in my family. The tears come from frustration that they have been confronted with something they did and refusal to take complete accountability for their role. They have their own warped sense of personality and will lie to anyone in an attempt to hide the fact that they are guilty of what they're being accused of.

[@sweet2sourr]

I don’t believe he’s a person with Narcissistic personality disorder. I made a video on it on my KZbin channel.

[@dennisdeemii]

I didnt see any tears.

[@reneegordon506]

Narcissist never accept guilt or accountability.

[@Musiclover19]

@@sweet2sourr He’s most certainly a narcissist. Like textbook definition.!

[@evagilkerson2288]

not one true tear...he is forcing himself through the whole thing ..

[@debbie8038]

I don’t feel sorry for this SOB at all. He’s showed no remorse for any of the victims involved. There’s nothing he can say to change my mind.

[@nuracaicedo2632]

Neither do I he's nothing but a waste of piece of trash he needs to go to prison he's a murderer and a vicious woman abuser

[@ChuckDsChic]

Me either

[@nevadanate4957]

It's crazy that someone who murdered multiple people somehow looks even worse just after representing themself in court... but he really is digging his grave beyond hope.

[@aliciaflannery2759]

absolutely no remorse

[@kimberley1449]

And if he gave a heartfelt honest apology for his actions and is willing to accept the verdict would that at least take a little weight off what you said??? I'm not advocating for him and I do believe he is guilty so please don't misconstrued my statement!!!

[@justmyopinion3764]

What we're witnessing here is a lifelong narcissistic bully unraveling over losing his ability to control ANYTHING after spending decades seemingly controlling EVERYTHING. Being silenced is a fate worse than life in prison for this murderer.

[@revmack22]

I don't even think he feels he's losing control. I think this is his ploy to try and sway the jury as to his "heart" and his "compassion". He's too stupid to realize that this fiasco he's putting on is just driving the FACT that he's mentally unstable enough to drive through a crowd of innocent unarmed people who had nothing against him.

[@justmyopinion3764]

@@revmack22 If he had behaved this remorseful the entire trial, he may have earned a little bit of empathy. But this part of his act is way too little too late.

[@mgm8822]

And he hates women but has to submit to a female judge and a female prosecutor who is going to win convictions.

[@hsmomofmany9022]

Like when she had him moved to the other court room & he screamed & threw things. Can't handle not being in control.

[@timothyacademy1372]

Well said because it is truth.

[@petunialuna4801]

There is no "misunderstanding" about the dead and injured.

[@scragglewaggle4109]

I love it..his tears are comedy....this is priceless...keep crying 😢 😭

[@cockroachv]

This is what happens when you have extreme idiocy and extreme confidence

[@adamenstrom]

Dunning Krueger effect

[@dustinroach259]

Lol true

[@beckydoesit9331]

He talks a lot when he has someone to quibble with, but on his own, when he has the floor? He's pretty quiet. Interesting. It only means he's INNOCENT! And must be cleared of all charges. The court has not proven jurisdiction and the prosecutors have tried to railroad him time after time. Set this man free already. He's suffered enough. Oh, but watch out now, this court appearance has only given him experience. Now watch him run circles around you in civil court when he puts the judge and prosecutor on trial. Gotta love this man!

[@docstockandbarrel]

Confident incompetence.

[@BrandyD1777]

I'm sorry but I am laughing....at him, not the hard ass you have shown through the "long process you," Mr. Brooks have created. The puckered lips, the fake sniffles, etc. I have watched this trial live since day one. There is no "other side of the coin" .....You k!lled people. You laugh at their suffering.

[@ICARE9449]

I’m there w you except I’m nit laughing I’m P’O’d! Hiw dare he fake these sniffling phony tears etc? How dare he pretend to care after the behavior he’s displayed and the judge giving him the allowance to continue it! Yes she’s disgusting , throw him out the second he starts! Just done, gone! But nope she allows him to mouth off for hours! Worried about an appeal is she? Why? Dies she get front row seats at the Packers game if she doesn’t get an appeal? She’s risking him walking!! One juror can think he wasn’t allowed to speak ; or HIs first amendment rights… that is the latest buzz word today. But one juror sees the judge granting him excuses so why can’t they? That my friends is what she us allowing to happen. He should be thrown out the second he starts. He knows the rules yet he brakes them and like a child who’s never punished he continues bc she doesn’t follow through ever . In the first few days she did throw him out but as time went on she doesn’t punish him at all ..

[@emmalouie1663]

----- JACKSON SPARKS ------

[@beckydoesit9331]

He talks a lot when he has someone to quibble with, but on his own, when he has the floor? He's pretty quiet. Interesting. It only means he's INNOCENT! And must be cleared of all charges. The court has not proven jurisdiction and the prosecutors have tried to railroad him time after time. Set this man free already. He's suffered enough. Oh, but watch out now, this court appearance has only given him experience. Now watch him run circles around you in civil court when he puts the judge and prosecutor on trial. Gotta love this man!

[@Sammy-hh7lj]

@@beckydoesit9331 you do know he hit and killed multiple people including kids?

[@beccajo6211]

I easily cry when watching another person cry. Not this time.

[@Melmelba]

I won’t miss “subject matter jurisdiction” when this is over.

[@mgm8822]

No, but I have his dumb remarks stuck in my head throughout the day. “Would it be fair to say that,” “is the state of Wisconsin a person,” “grounds,”…

[@Melmelba]

@@mgm8822 It’s all stuck in my head too!

[@LSRRAR]

@@mgm8822 😂

[@stephenp9059]

"I can't argue facts, because I will lose"

[@BillyAlabama]

There’s no misunderstanding that he murdered 6 people and maimed 62. What else needs to be understood?

[@Cyclersix]

DB is just worried about himself-Not the people that have lost their lives, nor those injured for life.

[@BrandyD1777]

Speaking from the heart? Ha....you have yet to respect any person in the courtroom especially the jury. Let us not forget you have shown NO remorse for the families even bystanders that didn't get hurt but watched your horrific acts.

[@dawnmoore9783]

He’s crying because he has never had to pay for his crimes in the past he’s always been given slaps on the wrist and now he knows his tantrums that day have ruined the lives of so many and he can’t cry, argue or bully his way out of it.

[@AlinaTowers]

He makes a good case for the claim some people are more handsome with a mask on.

[@erismana2105]

Dries what ?

[@corinnemarshall5928]

🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀💀

[@belloftheball4518]

This guys is SUCH A JOKE

[@deplorablecovfefe9489]

Not a single kind word for his victims. He's spent 3 weeks being rude and hostile and now he's going to convince a jury that he's a good guy. But all he knows how to do is be contrary and argumentative.

[@deanzlife]

He could save all the trouble & say "it was an ACCIDENT"

[@dubisirie2]

I know this isn't a comedy, but it's so hard not to laugh at this fool. I also like the typo in the video title....Darrell is drying all over the place

[@cindysutton9194]

Boy BYE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😂

[@narcissisticstatisticmonst4390]

I'm the dude at 14:11 slowly moving his eyes back and forth behind my glasses lmao

[@selfesteem3447]

Bubba: PICK UP THE SOAP BTCH DARRELL BROOKS: BOO HOO I WANT MY MOMMY😭

[@kmahrc7707]

I’ll forever remember his words…I’m a grown man ain’t nobody gonna tell me what to do. A serial murderer. With the holy bible at his hand - gahhhh. May his judgement be swift and befitting.

[@tomschueller4545]

He wants this trial to last as long as possible because then he gets to travel to the court out in the free world as much as possible before spending the rest of his life in prison. Crying? Really?

[@Jaded54]

He’s only trying to cry for himself. I don’t see one tear from him just crocodile tears like Amber Turd had. I cannot wait for the verdict because I want to see how he handles that. Have fun spending the rest of your sorry life in prison Darrell Brooks!!

[@shayk9227]

How do you go from having a argument with your ex girlfriend and you so upset you drive through a parade and run over people...

[@patmccormick4597]

Humility is an elusive thing isn’t it Darrell. A much better thing than the self promotion victimhood act that you have been portraying ever since this moment!!

[@sirenejohnson6668]

The tears are because he didn’t provoke the judge enough to declare a mistrial. Judge said call your witness.😂😂

[@kathycarruthers5266]

Calling it an incident,makes it sound very trivial..It was an on purpose tragedy 😢

[@mariasunshine8626]

Why is the judge so nice and patient with him ?

[@malcriadamedina5358]

He reminds her of a naughty kid at school who is sometimes sorry for what he does

[@mariasunshine8626]

Aha too funny 😁

[@amandaclbn8324]

Her whole job is to be fair and impartial, also they wanted to make sure he doesn't have grounds for a mistral or appeal so everything had to be dome by the book. (With a lot more patience for him since he's not a lawyer)

[@patricktruchon9153]

This is such a slam dunk. Why is he even bothering? Just plead guilty!

[@patricemarquette7742]

I wish I could just pay fir a vacation for this Judge, she is so patient and I know she will need a long vacation after this

[@hagerty268]

I gots my bible out today so I can cry.

[@JeremytheHauntedMind]

"This incident was not intentional.." HOW CAN YOU POSSIBLY SAY THAT! His brake lines weren't cut. He didn't have a seizure or heart attack while driving. He saw people in front of him and kept his foot on the gas.

[@lesatyson2811]

Am I supposed to feel sorry for his rage and stupidity now?

[@motgnay7065]

The victims who he murder have also shed more genuine, truthful, sorrowful tears for there love one.

[@kathycarruthers5266]

WHAT HEART.? HIS 🖤 HEART..He calls it an incident to downplay it…He says everything it wasn’t, but not what it was…MURDER….What happened to….you won’t hear no theatrics from me….When that’s exactly what he is doing…And he still hasn’t apologised🤬

[@cindysutton9194]

😢😢😢awww he’s a great actor you go boy

[@kimberley1449]

Come on Cindy he's not acting. And I know he's guilty and I believe some of this is finally sinking in and it's going to be overwhelming!!! I still feel he should have a public defender sitting there to help speed up his lack of knowledge when it comes to the law!! It could have helped even though he chose to represent himself.

[@wannabe4668]

Man we should hold up this case so he can spend the next four years getting his law degree

[@ollikkikk3741]

Would it be fair to say... WTF are you talking about? Punk would take 4 life sentences to pass 1st grade.

[@nuracaicedo2632]

He's trying hard to hold up this case cuz he knows the Verde is going to be guilty guilty guilty guilty within a reasonable doubt and I'll count the prosecution is going to rest their case the defense on his team didn't do nothing he's a murderer I can't wait till the circus is over...

[@annamarielewis7078]

@@ollikkikk3741 Actually he is quite intelligent.

[@ollikkikk3741]

@@annamarielewis7078 Actually he is not. Argues like a juvenile that does not want to clean their room.

[@josmith9789]

Just remember when he faked that his arm was in so much pain… 🙄🙄🙄 anyway, bye Mr. Darrell Brooks -and yes, that is your name.

[@reneegordon506]

His objections are meant to be annoying and disruptive! Ridiculous!!!! These objections are not helping his case at all!! He’s GUILTY!!!!!

[@patwhitinger8504]

What would he call someone who ran down 6+ of his family ⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️

[@snoopylpz5487]

And the Oscar 🏆 goes to Mr Brooks. 😂

[@LostSox]

The thing about truly disingenuous people is their inability to respond appropriately to social situations. He believes this is the appropriate time to show a display of sympathy and grief, but it plays as wholly counterfeit.

[@shellyhudzy7747]

Sad that you have to say "I'm getting a Little emotional " . What a joke. He is crying cause he got caught.

[@charlescossel7948]

And yet you killed people, loved ones. You dare to cry for yourself????

[@kylieb4836]

Let’s just take a minute to appreciate, while he’s crying, it’s the quietest he’s been in court - thank you sweet Jesus !!!

[@AuntieBoo422]

This has me rolling😂😂😂😂 this fool can't shut his suc-muscle for two seconds unless he's pulling something like this.

[@Eyerusalem_]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@cornbredx]

To be fair he did sometimes let the judge explain how he needs to shut up... only to then afterwards tell her that no one tells him what to do.

[@butterflyray1]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Kyle_Lowrey]

Full blown narcissistic behavior. A lot of me tears. Boo frickity hoo...

[@Bekind1969]

If he was really remorseful he would have plead guilty, apologized to the families and accepted his fate for an act of rage. Done. That's being remorseful.

[@MiK.Incrementum]

Exactly!!!! This should not even have gone to trial, plead guilty and face the consequences,the victims were re-victimized again by going to trial.

[@lorrahawkins8525]

I'm SORRY, is what's missing here for the pain I've caused your family and the community...you hear none of that from snotface Mr grown man who disrespected that every chance he got..pack him up and ship him off. Let him go and talk with his fellow inmates, the way he speaks to women.

[@tigerlily9536]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@beckydoesit9331]

He talks a lot when he has someone to quibble with, but on his own, when he has the floor? He's pretty quiet. Interesting. It only means he's INNOCENT! And must be cleared of all charges. The court has not proven jurisdiction and the prosecutors have tried to railroad him time after time. Set this man free already. He's suffered enough. Oh, but watch out now, this court appearance has only given him experience. Now watch him run circles around you in civil court when he puts the judge and prosecutor on trial. Gotta love this man!

[@ardentizzy7720]

I totally agree

[@Auroramyst32]

If he really cared about the victims and their families, he would have never forced them all to go through this trial. He could have just plead guilty and accepted his punishment.

[@Sunny_B4]

This charade. What an insult to the victims, their families, and the community!

[@beckydoesit9331]

He talks a lot when he has someone to quibble with, but on his own, when he has the floor? He's pretty quiet. Interesting. It only means he's INNOCENT! And must be cleared of all charges. The court has not proven jurisdiction and the prosecutors have tried to railroad him time after time. Set this man free already. He's suffered enough. Oh, but watch out now, this court appearance has only given him experience. Now watch him run circles around you in civil court when he puts the judge and prosecutor on trial. Gotta love this man!

[@doreenplischke2169]

Bewildering. NPD!

[@doreenplischke2169]

@@beckydoesit9331 huh🤣🤦🏻‍♀️🥴wtf girl???!😬🙄🫣

[@raynemykels3416]

@@beckydoesit9331 so exactly how much cocaine are you doing daily?

[@taralerman5198]

@@beckydoesit9331 Are u being sarcastic, I really can't tell? Bc u must not have been watching what we all have watched. This is actually the biggest joke in all court cases and yea, he will probably go down in history for top 3 examples of why you should NEVER EVER represent yourself.

[@Jaypill]

I have encountered many narcissists as a social worker and unfortunately for the victims but fortunately for the court proceedings, his performance is text book. I've seen grown narcisistic men and women cry like this when they get cornered with their crimes/faults and run circles around their own words that are really just nonesense but make them feel above everyone. The small wins he gets for his sustained objections are like winning the lottery to him, causing him to feel like he can't lose. It is simply insulting and I wish, especially now-a-days with tons of research from past/recent legal and non legal clinical experiments and historical behavioural studies, etc that NPD could be proven as to be a major concern and have legal grounds for dismissing his defense. This man's history alone should be enough indication, prior to this event, that he had potential to be a threat to society.

[@Makamaes1]

Yes, they should deny people with npd the right to represent themselves. It's a complete clown act and complete waste of time.

[@Scorch1028]

@@Makamaes1 Wisconsin is a very Left-leaning state. Biden won Wisconsin in 2020. So, go figure that the court allows a person with NPD to act as their own attorney. Leftist Wisconsin also granted Darrell Brooks $1k bail after he struck his girlfriend with his SUV, 2 weeks before he plowed through the parade.

[@ursulatroxler7428]

I agree with everything you said! This clown is a sadistic narcissist and he is enjoying the attention that he is getting and he loves the pain that he has caused everyone. His crying is laughable! Only in America

[@Jaypill]

@@ursulatroxler7428 its quite naive for you to say "only in America" lol the world is infested with walking demons like Duh-Rell

[@alphasports3743]

He is not a narcissists ... let me be clear ... we have lost sight of one word that fit his character. We have associated this word with race but it has nothing to do with race, religion or gender he's not mentally disturbed, he is deliberate in every thing he does he is was racist call the N-word but it has nothing to do with race. Its about character to destroy people around him and blame his victims for his short-comings. The he has no end game he is like an insect, a pest that carry a disease and if not handled, the disease spreads. The N-word has always ne attributed to race and people of color but it actually applies to all races of people. Its those people who make decisions and blame others when it doesn't go their way ... He claim to be a sovereign citizen ... a sovereign citizen means he is not responsible for what he does even if he kills some one and that the particular county does not have jurisdiction over him. He would be right is he was being tried in another county but he is being tried in the same county he committed the murders so he is not sovereign. Just saying he's a sovereign citizen is proof he's a N-word ... lets not make excuses the next time the n-word is used think of Darrell Brooks ... now this was disaster in the making since 1999 judges passed over Brooks letting him go free even a reduced bail from 10,000 to 500 in this case. Society created Brooks .... what happens when you don't take care of pest, they spread and Brooks have been a N-word for all those years and no one gave a damn.

[@lauriemcmannen]

He is crying for HIMSELF. NOT for the victims, the families of the victims, the tragedy and impact of the community from his temper tantrum that day. The literal textbook of a narcissist and antisocial monster. Devoid of human soul, compassion or empathy. He is a deeply, deeply disturbed person and will always be a danger to others.

[@davidscott9572]

He's crying because the judge didn't let the jury hear his rap video

[@valcomments3045]

You're exactly right, he is crying for himself and his failures.

[@carribgirl007]

Exactly. He is crying because he knows what's to come. when he started crying I thought finally he is showing some emotions, then as he started talking clearly is all about the hurt he feels because he knows what's to come. he is crying for himself and cares nothing about the people he took from their families. He is selfish and devious.

[@carribgirl007]

@@davidscott9572 you could be right. He is egotistical and cares only about himself.

[@atstafford10]

He definitely is cry for himself knowing how what a terrible thing he has done. Even in his madness he has moments of lucidity. What we are witnessing is how time and time again the system continuously fails the public. He like so many are repeatedly let out to commit crimes over and over again. And they always seem to escalate topping their previous acts of violence.

[@Remedy40370]

ugh...my sympathies go out here. I feel so bad for the other prisoners who have to listen to him over the next 40 years.

[@rosalynjeffery9510]

700 years plus. 😮

[@beeawesome2869]

I hope he doesn't have a ghost for most his sentence 700 + years.

[@Astro_Fizzix]

You can just hear him in his jail cell crying out 'SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTIOOOOOOON!' He's going to get so many beatings in prison with his lovely attitude

[@whatintheworld7624]

clearly an unstable man, he has been all over the place from crying to staring at the judge with eyes bugged out and jaw clenched, laughing and yelling. DUDE IS CRAZY.

[@rosalynjeffery9510]

He knows exactly 💯 want he's doing. I'm truly surprised he made it to the age of 40.

[@stellakowalski1]

@@rosalynjeffery9510 that’s because of his mommy & granny

[@robinettbanister1236]

Darrell Brooks : 'Those 6 people I mowed down with my SUV and the 65 others I injured, THEY just misunderstood me.'

[@NR-iw7on]

This is my question. Where is all the aggression he had? Where is all the disrespect he had for the judge & the court? Interrupting the judge while she was speaking, being argumentative, not showing respect at all. Where is all that energy? & what heck is he talking about? I’m going to drink some wine!!! He’s an idiot!!

[@reneegordon506]

Where were the tears when he plowed through the crowd and was running shoeless in the streets?

[@catherineharcourt8592]

As well as wasting time. This trial could have been finished a week ago🌺

[@davidwarren9204]

It was all a lame attempt to disrupt the proceedings. And this new stuff is also just an attempt at manipulating people and delaying the inevitable verdict. Notice that, while he is talking a lot about 'two sides to the story", "and there has been a lot of sufering" etc, he has not said a single word that actually goes to his defense. I suspect he is just going to keep on 'appealing to the jury" about how "the power is in their hands" and other waffle, instead of telling us specifically why he is not guilty of the crimes he clearly committed.

[@kawehionalani]

Exactly!

[@dianecandoflamtaps3688]

I believe this is the opening statement I believe. That's what the title says anyhow.

[@busymom8007]

The other side of the coin? The other side of the coin (story) is that you drove through a crowd of people and are now trying to disrupt your way through the trial.

[@amethystdawn9476]

The other side of the coin is “Erika *made* me do it!”

[@iNowHateAtSigns]

Props to the sheriff's deputy who has mainstreamed the exact same expression throughout this entire trial.

[@numberone5680]

I kept thinking the same. Poker faced and not even a smirk!

[@Ripper146]

Poker face for real!

[@itsantique]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kanjo4976]

I love how he’s faced right behind brooks too lol

[@zebravinegar]

Bruh looked like uncanny mr incredible the entire time

[@donnawarmouth9329]

Does he really think we are going to feel sorry for him. He has shown exactly who he is during this trial. These fakes tears just piss me off even more.

[@shawjazzy]

Exactly I can't feel sorry for this clown and his actions. That suv he used to hit those people with look like he hit another car. Can't definitely feel a thing for this clown I just wish they wouldn't gave him this much time

[@emmalouie1663]

--- Appears to be working on the judge---- Darrell is a pretty good actor.

[@1shaymocha]

Amen

[@zejaguar]

Interesting you state that,DW. A person has the instinct to detect a fake cry. This I have read in the past.

[@rubymarshall3843]

Yes!!!! I so agree.

[@silverlady1118]

Omg, all about him!! I don't believe he was trying not to cry, I think he made himself cry to appear sad. Hateful individual who has absolutely no regard or respect for anyone or anything Shame there is no death sentence in this state

[@Marychelle]

Took him a few minutes to work up those crocodile tears . . . Edit: This man has all of the AUDACITY.

[@jcabcd.cwpt32]

He’s better than Amber Terd!

[@Marychelle]

@@jcabcd.cwpt32 Entertainment-wise, you are correct.

[@shirleywascom4901]

This guy is something else. I hope he gets the living hell beat out of him every day he's in jail. He is crying because he knows he's going to jail

[@Anninukichild]

He would NOT be safe in general population

[@timothyacademy1372]

He's not going to jail. He's going to prison and therein lies the BIG difference!

[@BrooklynsBiggz]

He won't be in Gen pop they will keep him in PC cause the trial was public 😮‍💨

[@beentheredonethat5908]

@@Anninukichild Why do people think that? The fact is guys like this are all over the prison system and perfectly safe in population. They are well protected, tge charges for touching them are ridiculous, not extra time, but isolation for decades in Specail housing units. Jail is more dangerous then prison. Unfortunately the prison of justice for creeps died in the 90s.

[@honinakecheta601]

Why do you people act like prisoners are any better than he is??? He isn't a child diddler, so chances are he will have the same boring and miserable existence behind bars just like everyone else. Prisoners aren't just going to target him for this all the time. They BARELY have the capacity for that kind of moral reasoning.

[@kitkat031]

She's more like a parent or teacher with him. So much patience!

[@jl1695]

No shes a judge

[@kitkat031]

@@jl1695 one with a great deal of patience

[@nancydreyer3184]

You can't speak from the heart when you don't have one.

[@RobertELee420]

he has one. and words come from your mouth silly

[@doubleedgedfist1535]

Exactly!!!

[@remmary100]

Best comment!

[@beckydoesit9331]

He talks a lot when he has someone to quibble with, but on his own, when he has the floor? He's pretty quiet. Interesting. It only means he's INNOCENT! And must be cleared of all charges. The court has not proven jurisdiction and the prosecutors have tried to railroad him time after time. Set this man free already. He's suffered enough. Oh, but watch out now, this court appearance has only given him experience. Now watch him run circles around you in civil court when he puts the judge and prosecutor on trial. Gotta love this man!

[@darlenehunter1825]

Okaaay

[@ronschroeder585]

I feel bad for him! What a great guy to get up in front of the world and let everyone know how much pain and suffering he’s in! I’m sure this is just one big mistake and he should just be able to walk free due to the fact of how sorry he is for being put in this situation! His opening statement proves that he’s the true victim here not the 6 innocent people that were killed or the families of the 6 people killed! Poor him!!!!

[@stanburk7392]

You know if he were to read this he would not get the sarcasm and use it to show other people that someone believed him?

[@rosalynjeffery9510]

​@@stanburk7392 Damn. Never thought about it that way. Sheeesh.. I totally agree with your comment.

[@Nathaliex26]

@@stanburk7392 ehhh not really the moment “innocent victims” are mentioned, it’s obvious this is a comment full of sarcasm & even Darrell’s dumbass would know that .

[@VHS_Death]

Yes, he’s the victim, not the roughly 73 affected people including those who were killed 😭

[@shawnsanford2924]

This guy makes me sick!!! To bad Wisconsin doesn’t have the death penalty. I have fallowed this case from the beginning and this crying act is sickening. Honestly I can’t wait till they tell him life in prison without the possibility of parole, it’s gonna be sweet! I love the part at about 12:10sec. “U see me for who I am.” LMFAO. yeah a murderer an abuser and to be frank a looser.

[@queenofhearts07]

Exactly couldn't have worded it better myself..this is 1 of the most DISGUSTING, VILE. MANIPULATIVE, EVIL, SELF- OBSESSED PIECE OF SH1T..He IS a REAL LIFE MONSTER & I can't wait 4 the guilty verdict

[@bailey2777]

Prisoner 👍 forever and ever ✌️

[@eboz2825]

He objected to everything and they should pass a law so no idiot like him can act like their own lawyer. To represent a person has to be a certified lawyer. Also the enable the death penalty in the state. So others don’t do crazy idiot things and have life in prison. Make a person think twice of what your thoughts and actions are. Should be a racist crime also as how many of each color did he run over??

[@athomewithrobin292]

The sad part is the death penalty is the easy way out and killers don't want to deal with what they've done day after day and would rather just end it anyway. But on other hand I agree that they took live or a life amd shouldn't have the freedoms.

[@gena4638]

The narcissist is crying for himself and what he's facing. I hope they see through this ridiculous act.

[@sweet2sourr]

I don’t believe he has narcissistic personality disorder. I made a video on him on my KZbin channel

[@brianedward6417]

@@sweet2sourr 🤦🤪👋

[@wackybrattyx]

@@sweet2sourr He does.

[@b.1162]

@@sweet2sourr He's textbook npd.

[@gena4638]

@@sweet2sourr I think he is absolutely a textbook narcissist...maybe even with Borderline Personality Disorder thrown in the mix. He would never cooperate enough to be successfully diagnosed with anything though.

[@m.jackson2609]

At 4:30, Brooks: I'm confident that the evidence will show, sorry I am getting a little emotional...... At 7:30, Darrell Brooks began to cry as he addresses the Jury. Tears and a Bible on the table. The Jury should return a verdict in record time like 60 seconds, this was a massive tragedy for the families, and Brooks don't have the heart to own up for his actions. Sad.

[@5teamTrain]

Thank you for mentioning the Bible. It's like the number one prop here on his defense and I hope the jury is having none of it.

[@BeAManPodkast]

He said nothing here to convince the jury. This was basically a confession.

[@tammylewis1449]

My gosh that pos he is trying to get her to hold him in contempt so he can get a mistrial that judge is one cool lady to me. That pos shouldn't have any rights

[@Jo-yp8wy]

Yes, but the judge is doing a good job by avoiding that.

[@tammylewis1449]

@@Jo-yp8wy you are very right my friend she has way more patience than I do LoL she really does I know for sure I couldn't do her job I would be wanting to come across that bench and knock him upside his head 🤣🤣🤣

[@Anninukichild]

Forgive my ignorance but what happens if he was held in contempt?

[@anonymousposter6461]

@@Anninukichild he’s removed from the trial, which halts it because he’s his own defense. He may be planning to delay indefinitely and then attempt to say his constitutional right to a speedy trial was delayed. Or he may be planning to be held in contempt so he can have more time to mount his defense. His bail is $5 million USD and everybody hates his guts. If he can’t pay, he can’t leave jail while on trial. He doesn’t face the death penalty, and this is a nearly guaranteed case, not helped by his court conduct. If he gets convicted on even one count of murder, due to his previous felonies he faces life in jail without possibility of parole. He will spend the rest of his life in jail, and everybody can see that. His delay serves no purpose except to prolong the suffering of the families. Maybe he’s exercising this as his last form of abusive power over someone before he gets locked up in super ax solitary forever? I’m not him, it’s impossible to know. I think his plan to be held in contempt of court so he has more time to mount a defense is probably what’s happening here, combined with impotent rage at the judge and prosecution.

[@doubleedgedfist1535]

This judge can see what brooks is planning from a mile away. She knows the game very well.

[@mks9469]

His most emotional moment was when he was upset about how people referred to HIM…..he does not care about how the families are hurting!! Ugh!!! He is loving all of this attention. I hope this demon is locked up and never heard from Again until his death sentence is carried out!!

[@chibbersthesquirrel6189]

He's only crying because he realizes the writing is on the wall

[@lisac3445]

It’s hard to think that there are actually others in the world like this. He isn’t the only person like this. His ability to switch up his personality with such ease…. Wow! Wow! And WOW!

[@houstonsmartradio2325]

This is half of the country.

[@jflack6]

There are more of these gremlins than you think. Ever been in traffic?

[@brandigreen8059]

So many others like him

[@inettabell5807]

I can understand if it was a regular car accident & someone was killed. Of course I would feel for the driver of the car which could happen to any of us on a given day. Accidents can happen. However, I don't see this as an accident. I see this as a person in a rage carried over from a previous incident without regards for others.

[@poodee9395]

If it was a true accident, you STOP and assist the injured if possible. Call for help. Not just keep it moving

[@1shaymocha]

Omg... you hit it on the head.

[@moorek1967]

It can in no way be an accident. He KNEW the parade was that day on that street at that time. There is no excuse. Parades are always promoted well in advance of the day. This was an annual Christmas Day event. The police had the streets blocked off. He drove through the barricades because he knew the people were there. Nobody else in Waukesha was driving through that street at that time. One might make a mistake accidentally driving down a one way street, but nobody can mistake police cars and police barricades and people walking across the street and standing in it and marching in it. Let alone the noise from the parade and crowd should be enough for people to hear before they even get to the street.

[@rosalynjeffery9510]

I think in his feeble mind the people he ran over was Erika. He was and still his angrily obsessed with her. He had her in mind as he ran them over. What a shame. This POS doesn't care about anyone other than himself.

[@bubbly1395]

I don’t know HOW the judge doesn’t just want to yell “shut up!” To this man. Infuriating just to listen to him

[@ryangalvatron4451]

I laughed through the whole speech.

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

Me too, it was ridiculous

[@zombiegoddess1524]

Same Here, this guy is a clown

[@jimmyjohns2873]

Never cries once when talking about the victims but starts crying when he is trying to get off the hook

[@barbaraedinger5105]

Never heard him say I am sorry

[@lancecrocket2391]

And now he is what I. Ike to label. Another typical statistic he now shall burn. Don't.he look like a new person with the free facials the nice inmates gave Mr asshat formally known as broo,ks

[@carmencruz336]

He's showed no remorse at any time.

[@nuracaicedo2632]

He's nothing but a pure cold-blooded vicious monster

[@wadem4503]

Like any narcissist he will only feel true emotion when he is reflecting on himself, for others he can not have any empathy, compassion or feeling of any kind, only indifference. The fact that this monster expects people to feel sorry for HIM and not those he killed, murdered, is a real sign of where he comes from. Totally expect him to quickly revert back to the Darrell Brooks we've been seeing in court up til now.

[@emmalouie1663]

I'm a bit disappointed that I haven't heard the name Jackson Sparks come up. Perhaps it did at some point but surely not frequently enough.

[@debbie8038]

I just hope the jury looks over these tears and focus on the victims at hand. He is not sorry at all, he’s just sorry he got caught.

[@imcool5027]

Did he apologize

[@deanzlife]

Sorry for HIMSELF

[@mariannegill3033]

I didn't hear an apology. He does seems to know the impact of his actions.

[@Marychelle]

@@imcool5027 nope. He even said the words “alleged victims”

[@Musiclover19]

I HIGHLY doubt he’s actually tugging on anyone’s heartstrings, including above all the jury.

[@tylergagnon1613]

I can guarantee his family is probably saying “Thag god we don’t have to deal with that clown again.”

[@iamtheheatherhudson]

I seriously just want to send the judge on a Vacay of her dreams for the high high high level of emotional intelligence she has displayed cause this dude right here 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@emmalouie1663]

--- Pretty sure she lives a fabulous house, drinks expensive wine and has nice vacations --- She is not a volunteer.

[@whodoyaserve]

And she deserves it the way she is handling this fool! Who of us could take this crap! Not I! She has my respect!

[@ooostarb3rryooo]

I was thinking this. She will probably be taking a long vacation break after this headache of a wasted trial.

[@petunialuna4801]

I believe his real tears now....they're for himself.

[@moscato07]

Yes because he knows he is going to lose

[@kimberley1449]

Yes he's scared and knows that he's not going to be going home!!! We also need to remember that he has kids and a mother that this affects and its the victims, survivors and his own family!!!

[@s.m.williams955]

Yes poor him! When will poor victims be acknowledged? I haven't misunderstood that, I just have yet to hear it. So....

[@joeluisishere]

He finally realized he isn't going win this. He finally upset with himself for trying to delay his trial. He's hoping his tears could help reduce his sentence. Selfish

[@Solitude11-11]

@@kimberley1449 I am pretty sure the mother of his children will be glad to see the back of him. At least she can take comfort in the fact she won’t be run over by him again. She got off lightly compared to the poor people in the parade.

[@lindaname9413]

After he hit the first body, he could have hit the brake. At that point it became intentional, he drove into people the who length of the street, at what point was it unintentional??

[@MBCrusin]

His opening statement basically was an admission of guilt. I don’t know if those were real tears, but if they were that’s spirits of all the innocent people he killed, they are haunting and torturing him. They will be with you for the rest of your days. You can’t run from them!

[@karenbickford8451]

Crocodile tears.

[@Samuelle09]

Probably the same kind of performative crying this type of person uses to manipulate partners into staying when they're growing tired of the POS's behavior or in an attempt to avoid consequences for their actions. It's all simply a tool and an act.

[@mgm8822]

@@Samuelle09 exactly.

[@ChristianConservativ]

He is crying because he got caught and knows he is going to prison for the remainder of his life. He is not remorseful in the slightest for the crimes occurred during his life including killing 6 people, injuring 77 others physically with a 2000 lb projectile, and the incredible damage his life has done to hurt others for life.

[@jason561120]

I 100% think his tears are real, but they are for himself not for the people he killed and hurt.

[@kevinburnsjr1087]

He basically admitted his guilt. By saying the incident wasn’t intentional he must have some knowledge of the intent of the perpetrator… Himself!

[@Xxtina1015]

How does he know if the incident was never planned nor thought about if he isn’t Darrell Brooks. This is fucking golden. I can’t wait for him to be sentenced and for the judge to hopefully give him a piece of her mind. He has made a mockery of himself and the judicial system.

[@tinavennix3519]

I agree 💯 do you hear anything about him taking the stand

[@Xxtina1015]

@@tinavennix3519 I would imagine his narcissistic tendencies will make it hard for him not too. But I don’t know that I’ve heard for sure what his plan is.

[@mr.blackdeath8176]

Creatures of impulse rarely plan anything

[@doubleedgedfist1535]

Agree!

[@pizzahutmilk]

🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 this has got to be the best shit show ever!!!!!!

[@adav5533]

He deserves an Oscar for the crying performance.

[@px4sd477]

Except he forgot to stand for the jury. He proved he is only thinking of himself once again.

[@garrettcarver6674]

If he wasn't such a puke ,he would have made a great stunt man for ice tea on svu

[@SD-ts7eb]

Yes

[@jenniferneal8874]

Not really. It wasn’t convincing at all.

[@benjaminatterberry1843]

He's pathetic. Crocodile tears.

[@robertmargraves3509]

Crock years you think ????

[@Lavender1100]

🐊 🥹

[@beckydoesit9331]

He talks a lot when he has someone to quibble with, but on his own, when he has the floor? He's pretty quiet. Interesting. It only means he's INNOCENT! And must be cleared of all charges. The court has not proven jurisdiction and the prosecutors have tried to railroad him time after time. Set this man free already. He's suffered enough. Oh, but watch out now, this court appearance has only given him experience. Now watch him run circles around you in civil court when he puts the judge and prosecutor on trial. Gotta love this man!

[@TeaSpiracy]

I ob-jek to these tears! I certainly hope in his closing statement that the victims and the Judge get the apology that they deserve.

[@TrebleSum]

Me too! I highly doubt it though. I can't figure out if he is doing all this as a 'last hurrah' or bc he has hopes of the court effing up so he has things to complain about on appeal? Either way I hope he rots! Love your channel btw! 💜

[@missspell4897]

I hope he “axe” for an apology too

[@britbrat4559]

He's nothing but a manipulater..and you would think he'd speak better English for sure if u want to give a good impression. God bless his victims

[@machetecalinetedoom6507]

Well said!

[@amandaclbn8324]

Grounz for substainin?

[@CatsAndQuilts59]

Look at his face. Don't you think there should be tears rolling down his face, if he was really crying? What a pathetic human being. He should see all the tears being cried by the families of the six people he killed and injured on 11-21-2021. Those are REAL tears.

[@kyleyung4145]

Runs over about 70 people, also crying in court room "people called me names that fit my description" 😭😭😭😭😭

[@jearley22]

The patience of the court in this trial has been other worldly

[@scottodonnell7121]

"There's two sides to every story." Yeah, your side and the truth.

[@monikakot7324]

🤗

[@janieswurld491]

Right?? Like, sure…the murderer has a side too?