Darrell Brooks trial: Brooks gives closing argument

After some delays on Tuesday, Oct. 25, Darrell Brooks gave his closing argument in his defense in his trial for his alleged attack at the Waukesha Christmas parade in 2021 that killed six people and injured dozens of others.
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[@yart-o5x]

The fact that he had the NERVE the AUDACITY to say “its been a long day” like his ass wasn’t the one making it a long day , the man is a fool fr I never seen nothing like it. 😂

[@khamelkimble9698]

Classic

[@henryrivera9816]

Lmfao 🤣

[@tinamcleod3928]

That’s exactly what I thought too ! He’s next level narcissistic man.

[@mdach619]

It's like everything that's wrong w humanity in the form of man.

[@chelleglenney156]

Oh and the way he looks so put out and sickly the 2nd day of jury deliberations (day 26 I believe) as soon as court starts. Like dude, you are the reason for all of this. The audacity to act like this has all been too much for him. His complete absence of self awareness is astounding.

[@regalpanda4224]

The fact that he thought the jury would nullify the law for him is beyond hilarious 😂

[@danieltaylor9459]

Lolol. I thought the EXACT same thing. But an argument as compelling as his-“straight from the heart”-how could they NOT nullify?!?!? I mean-basically an hour of him attempting to make people feel bad for him. “Nobody else’s heart is as broken as mine.” It’s like-dude. 😑😑😑 How TF he ever thought that that was the best play…? No clue. He’s just an extremely arrogant narcissist who thinks he’s the smartest in the room. He even told attorney Oprah , “I don’t think you’re that bright”

[@regalpanda4224]

@@danieltaylor9459 We all know the reason he said that is because he was extremely pissed off at her. Her closing arguments as well as everything she did during the trial ate at him and he had go take a cheap shot. It's a little ironic that someone who says substain instead of sustain is calling someone else dumb.

[@rooroo526]

Exactly, an emotional appeal to nullify the law only works if the jury likes the defendant and believes he/she did the right thing morally, even thought hey broke the law. Brooks never gave them any reason to like him. All he did through out the trial was showcase that yes, he is in fact the kind of monster that would drive through a crowd of people and then make it all about himself.

[@brianswitzerbbmw]

I showed my ass over and over again right in front of you, wasted entire days of your time. I've given you no reason not to despise me,and no basis for nullifying the law. But let me go home now, kay?

[@jaysonwallerisacriminal3314]

There's a former President rn trying the same tactics.

[@TwoMenAndALady2011]

“Do what’s right.” They did. 👍🏽👏🏽

[@emilywickler8871]

His words are frightening and horrifying. If this was all intentional act why was no one hurt immediately. Why does evidence #17 not show anyone hurt or killed. However the final for me is when DB said he doesn't know why this was GOD'S will and plan. Boy if you were Christian or not, you will burn in hell for that statement and hundreds of others. This one did it for you. Duct tape PLEASE 🥺

[@sallymjmj750]

“And make a verdict you can live with.” They did.

[@SylD0611]

@@sallymjmj750 Exactly 👍😂😂. And also when he said to the jury "you can ignore the low" (the judge didnt want him to say that in front of them)... I could hear the jury think : ok, immediate death penalty then! He is sooo delusional omg!

[@rosalynjeffery9510]

Indeed...

[@emilywickler8871]

​@Luke Skyballer when he said that he didn't know why this was GOD'S will..

[@had_enough_of_woke]

It's amazing how one man can talk for so long and say nothing.

[@katvermeulen20]

The prosecution talked for longer than he did, but it felt so much shorter because they actually planned their remarks instead of rambling on

[@neteri8052]

Not a d@m~ thang!! 😂

[@shadominx3696]

No it isn’t. I see it often. It’s called narcissism.

[@Colin12475]

You've never heard a politician speak?

[@had_enough_of_woke]

@@Colin12475 I try not to listen these days

[@picklerick4219]

Darrell Brooks: “what you won’t hear me do is argue facts” Jury: “guilty”

[@dcantrell5584]

What does that even mean argue facts anyway? Lol

[@emilywickler8871]

This statement is equal to a double sided coin to me. "What you won't hear me do is argue facts." #1 FACT: Darrell Brooks is guilty of 6 homicides and injuring 71 other people when he plowed his vehicle through the parade November 21, 2021. #2FACT: people who are representing themselves in court proceedings have idiots for clients. This is lawful law and facts found during the course of finding of facts of this case

[@JANET-n2r]

Bahahaha 🤣 😍

[@momof4kids735]

Hahahaha 😂

[@johnryder557]

@@dcantrell5584 he was trying to get the jury to believe he couldn't stop the vehicle but at the same time he acknowledges the fact he did hit the people who died and were injured.

[@carolchristiansen635]

Hey Brooks you forgot the standing ovation for the jury after they convicted you . They listen to your words and did exactly what you told them to do and they got it so right.

[@lhyork1608]

Yes and they can live with their decision! You shouldn’t be able too…

[@cathyl9499]

I agree

[@rubenpagan914]

I 1000,0000% agree what a monster

[@GlenGregory-v4e]

Right on

[@SecondBestArtMuseum]

"I don't have a well prepared speech." That's the only true thing he said during his whole closing.

[@Doriesep6622]

Objection! Pointing out the obvious.

[@user-ms7fg6sd4j]

No way, he has been practicing this speech all week. Psychos always mean the opppsite.

[@patgal2359]

i actually believe it was well rehearsed. and the noble posture, head back, eyes looking heavenward, facial expressions, everything well planned and practiced

[@arnoldhernandez1910]

@@Doriesep6622 the objection is over ruled

[@ConservativeJuggaloPodcast]

Did you fact check the Ford recall of his make and model?

[@KamenArts]

Imagine thinking you can gaslight your way out of 6 life sentences.

[@JohnPeter-yf5jf]

45 has done it

[@user-wy1dl2me2p]

The term gaslight is nothing but lying with a phony story behind it .

[@vvrriissvvllaadd]

It shows how much he want to be free and never will , so enjoyable to watch

[@quwaran.7264]

@JohnPeter-yf5jf Amen to that. And still can run again. The world is backwards 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kateashby3066]

@@JohnPeter-yf5jfno, 45 can gaslight his SUPPORTERS because they already support him. Hence why it’s a cult. But 45 cannot do that with a jury and has not.

[@theoink636]

Within minutes he started to argue for them to ignore his crimes and ignore the law, WITHIN minutes of him speaking, proving the prosecution's point.

[@davidsimmons1105]

For Darrell Brooks, there is absolutely no difference between the "troof" and an undiscovered lie.

[@Kallie4378]

Lol, the “ troof “ prevailed!!!

[@scarlettjoehandsome6130]

That's the gospel "troof" if you "axe" me.

[@XanderBeckett1]

His kind have verbal disabilities and long rap sheets

[@J.Knox46]

Well he "Axe" just about everyone for it. Also to not be "Biast"...

[@TheBeautifulOne_Char]

@@XanderBeckett1your kind must have “ METH AND A LONG HISTORY OF INBREEDING “ point being : THIS PERSON DOES NOT REPRESENT ALL AFRICAN AMERICAN PEOPLE, I said “ African American “ because BLACK isn’t a RACE, ETHNICITY, OR BACKGROUND….. For you to say “ HIS KIND” … you are wholeheartedly being a racist, I don’t know what Race or ethnicity that You identify as, but I can’t imagine that someone who is of African American descent would make such racist accusations against their own kind ( African American People) , I am African American with African American Children, Your bigoted comment is uncalled for…. If “ HIS KIND” is “ all the same “ then I guess you think that all Caucasian police officers are racist “…. I guess You think that every Hispanic Person is in the United States illegally, I guess you think that all Irish People are a bunch of drunks, I guess you think anyone from India is a “ scammer/con artist “ , I guess You think that everyone who lives in Africa only eat beans and rice, I guess you think that every Asian look and sound the same…. Point being : YOUR RACISM IS CAUSING YOU TO APPEAR EXTREMELY IGNORANT AND OUT OF TOUCH FROM TRUE REALITY… The reason I mentioned “ meth” and “ inbreeding “ is solely based on the fact that You basically said that “ ALL BLACK PEOPLE DON’T KNOW HOW TO ARTICULATE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND THAT WE ALL HAVE A LONG RAP SHEET, as to say we have a long history of being criminals … that’s why I came with my rebuttal…. You really need to grow up, You need a reality check…. YOU WILL NOT DISRESPECT MY PEOPLE ( African Americans) by putting us all in Your RACIST BOX, by basically saying that all black people are nothing but ignorant criminals… THE AUDACITY…. BLACK IS A COLOR and not someone’s RACE, ETHNICITY, HERITAGE, BACKGROUND, UPBRINGING, CHARACTER AND SO ON SO FORTH … You need to educate yourself so that you can know the difference between a COLOR AND A PERSON’S NATIONALITY, RACE, ETHNICITY, HERITAGE OR BACKGROUND…💯

[@Mr.BusterHighman]

He keeps saying, "alleged defendant." It's not "alleged." You are _LITERALLY_ the defendant in this criminal trial. His vocabulary is so miniscule, but he uses these words thinking it makes him sound intelligent. He doesn't even know what "forthright" means! He thinks it means dishonest. He tried to base an entire line of questioning on a word he has NO idea the meaning of. 😂

[@rutamurphy6656]

Yes! I said the same thing under some other video. I cringe so hard every single time he says it. He is painfully stupid.

[@rutamurphy6656]

I meant about the "ALLEGED defendent" part.

[@thatsadeadkid188]

he tries that sovereign bs but then uses Exclusively first person

[@TheOrangeRoad]

He heard "alleged" before and thought it meant not guilty

[@lindseyjohanneson6950]

​@rutamurphy6656 I think it's comical that he genuinely thinks he knows wat he's doing. I died a little inside everytime he incorrectly objected to hearsay🤦‍♀️

[@lasthour1961]

It's hard to forgive someone who has no remorse for their horrible destructive actions.

[@lisa1234cv]

Last Hour it is hard to forgive . He makes me so mad at how he says " I'm going to tell the Jury of their power " wow unbelievable. He really is evil .

[@judilyntravis7679]

Forgiveness is for the Forgiver, not the Forgivee. Peace, love, and healing for the people of Waukesha. I'm so sorry for your torment and loss. Please remember ALL the blame is on Mr Brooks. I have been giving you all back to God while watching this and when I think of you. God Bless Judge Darrow.

[@UndersackitchFungalbollock]

@@judilyntravis7679 Giving people back to god? how do you do that?

[@lizzeemilligan6434]

He seems to have the ability to completely disconnect himself from what hes done...

[@lizzeemilligan6434]

@@lisa1234cv ,,,Oh yes,, because some kind of jail lawyer has been egging him on,, telling him what to say,, all rubbish ofcourse..He grips on like a nasty little Ferret, and somehow thinks the jury will somehow show an interest in his "legalese" to have him set free back into the world!!!!!

[@arlenevandeveer2244]

We ARE NOT feeling sorry for this despicable person🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@Beadledom2024]

Amen.

[@brenee1498]

@Arlene Vandeveer He's not asking you to feel sorry for him. He's made his peace with the verdict and his god, that is evident.

[@jenn9579]

@@brenee1498 who cares

[@versacetudo9243]

Maybe YOU. But YOU don’t speak for everybody. Lmao 🤡

[@versacetudo9243]

@@jenn9579 obviously you

[@ericdavis3046]

Man…that jury must’ve damn near diverted the earth’s orbit with the force of their collective eyerolling

[@deenad3562]

🤣😂🤣😂 ⚰

[@nottoriotv294]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vrsims1]

🤣🤣

[@belindadean7768]

Lmfaooo

[@sahb8091]

I felt it here, 5000 miles away from the epicentre of the roll.

[@sarahmurphy8030]

His narcissism and ego is mind blowing 🤯

[@sevendorton5505]

The most interesting part is that everyone in that room hates him, and he has no idea. What a narcissist.

[@EricStone-wp5xi]

Not defending him but that's what makes one of his arguments valid.... This trial should have been outside of the county.

[@sevendorton5505]

@@EricStone-wp5xi with his personality, I don’t think there’s anywhere to go that would change that.

[@EricStone-wp5xi]

Agreed... But a good attorney would've asked for a change of venue. He hurt too many people in that community to ever get a fair trial there. He knew he was gonna lose this case and the only thing he could do is try and get a violation of his rights. The part that made it stupid is that he was claiming sovereignty and the constitution rights of a citizen of the US LMAO

[@Matthew10950]

​@EricStone-wp5xi Instinctively I want to agree, however the case was such a slam dunk I don't think it mattered.

[@EricStone-wp5xi]

My trial appeared as a slam dunk till the prosecutor made a mistake that got me a mistrial with prejudice. USA vs Padua Dec 9 2021 Google it.

[@AedanGUnit]

I’ve never seen anyone this disconnected from reality, never.

[@marshan1226]

😂😂😂

[@DoubleAplusJ]

I have! I think this is a very stereotypical representation of what a narcissistic person looks like. Especially one with many traits of a sociopath. Unfortunately, the person who I have experience with was my abuser, a parental figure from my childhood who committed sa and sat in court telling the jury that a 9 year old initiated, manipulated and seduced him, then took advantage of HIM in his "vulnerable state" due to his alcoholism. He legitimately thought he could convince the world that a 9 year old was sophisticated enough and somehow had something to gain by doing this. The documented physical abuse from teachers, doctors and social workers, including photographs of the entire side of the face swollen and severely discolored with the eye swollen closed as a fourth grader, somehow we're fabrications in this grand scheme to terrorize him. To this day, that man after serving his prison sentence, calls HIMSELF. A VICTIM. I used to think it was just his own evilness. I have now learned they ALL think this way. They cannot understand what others feel. They cannot accept their wrongdoings. Nothing they do can ever compare to what's been done to them. Their justifications are all that anyone should ever merit. It's just a sad reflection of what people with these personalities do and the ways their mental illness is reflected.

[@piru2913]

Classic example of narcissistic personality disorder

[@davidwaring6815]

I have! Donald CHUMP!

[@skinnyjax]

Have you met trump supporters? There's a faction of them, not all, but there's a bunch of them that believe shit like Biden is an impersonator, that Obama is in Gitmo, that vaccines makes you magnetic, etc. etc. etc.

[@foxy.y]

The dramatic pauses. Being a victim because he CHOSE not to have an attorney. The gaslighting. I am so glad this is coming to an end, it's is insanely difficult to watch and listen to him.

[@lataundriahunt9325]

He’s making a Mockery of the justice system

[@mattgros86]

It’s horrible yet revealing and possibly opening minds for people stuck in relationships with people like him.

[@TimesUp777]

Oh yea foxy but you keep watching dont you? Lol

[@foxy.y]

@@TimesUp777 wow, you must be Brook’s relative

[@TimesUp777]

@@foxy.y oh my lord, how do you figure that? You said you couldn't stand watching it anymore but you were anyway. I was just giving you a hard time and wasnt being mean about it. I have no idea how you figure what I said had anything to do with me liking the guy or being a relative..

[@ShaShaVirgo]

He's basically admitting that the people who didn't get out of his way, deserved to get hit because he was blowing the horn as a warning to get out of his way.

[@davidp839]

after all, he attempted to alert them of his presence

[@lmfao7558]

@@davidp839 LOL

[@chelleglenney156]

Guess he has never heard of road rage....

[@lindseyormsbee]

Bro! They have photo and video evidence, eyewitness testimony, the vehicle, and DNA. This is the most bizarre case I've ever seen. I guess we're supposed to let him off since he ran people over while honking his horn and doing the speed limit? Him arguing he doesn't have rage issues when we all saw him rage in the court room and continue being disruptive. Thank you for representing yourself! You did a great job at making sure you ended up exactly where you belong.

[@RamblinGamblinStan]

He also in this hour long clip of his closing argument never once bring up any exculpatory evidence that would at all prove him innocent.

[@cerriberry6835]

Well said!

[@lindseyormsbee]

@@RamblinGamblinStan that's because there isn't any evidence that can help his case. Best case scenario he could've gotten some charges dropped, or went for a plea deal. I doubt the prosecution would offer a plea since the evidence is overwhelming.

[@ConservativeJuggaloPodcast]

Showing emotion when being persecuted shows guilt?

[@ConservativeJuggaloPodcast]

@@lindseyormsbee why didn’t he submit the evidence of the Ford lawsuit did they reject it in an earlier proceeding? See I know how dirty these courts are so I have enough doubt that I would t be able to convict, regardless of what I believe happened

[@klaj6595]

I love how he thinks “speaking from the heart” somehow nullifies murder. Like wtf kind of cognitive gymnastics is that??

[@JustaGoodOlDodge]

This. Exactly this.

[@misslee3700]

Right ... throw him under the jail.

[@sewcraftylion]

He is speaking from the heart... the heart of a pure narcissist. The world beyond is own existence barely exists

[@mostpassiveuser8904]

The murders were never on his mind. No words he spoke and no actions he took since the last year have been with the victims or the murders in consideration.

[@papabird4425]

Too many movies

[@justbringitrocky7272]

God, hearing him talk upsets me. He’s making up excuses that he thinks makes him look less guilty/more human and it’s disgusting.

[@andrewvelonis5940]

It's all he's got.

[@Resmith18SR]

If it were you in the same exact situation your defense attorney would do exactly what you're talking about.

[@janetcampbell9286]

Yea, & then to stoop low enough to blame this on God & claim that he doesn't understand it! What a lying beast of a man! He's beyond reprehensible. How sad for the victims families & this jury! They must be completely exhausted by this horrible human!

[@Msoddoneout1]

@@janetcampbell9286 that’s probably why he chose to represent himself. No attorney would stand there and blame this murderer’s actions on god.

[@jasonhaire8897]

Unbelievable court case the level of disrespect he gave just yelling like a mad man it was crazy.

[@limpx336]

Look how hard he is trying to make himself cry. What a joke.

[@mks9469]

I noticed that too. 🙄🤦‍♀️

[@3Birds2016]

C’mon now…he already said in the beginning he doesn’t even think he has any tears left so of course it’s hard for him to cry! I’m sure it has nothing to do with the fact that he doesn’t actually have real emotions and never actually shed one genuine tear in his life for anyone other than himself.

[@miahdavis8331]

Yep crocodile tears

[@Megpie8]

Surprised he couldn’t even muster up a few tears recounting cutting his child’s… “umbiblical cord” (18:16)

[@lowhp_comic]

when he keeps stopping every 2 seconds to have a 5 second break to try and squeeze anything out is just nauseating

[@debrahaimerl9577]

This guy doesn't care what he puts these families through. THEY HAVE BEEN THROUGH ENOUGH--- HARD YEAR DEFINITELY FOR THE FAMILIES THAT BROOKS HAS CAUSED. YOUR THE ONE WHO ARE AND HAVE PUT THESE FAMILIES THROUGH HELL.

[@lizm3999]

I’ll never understand why he thought informing the jury about their right to nullify the law would help him… he murdered six and injured/ traumatized 100’s. Why on earth would the jury attempt to nullify the law for this disgrace?

[@rosalynjeffery9510]

The narracist in him doesn't see that, and it never will.

[@firetruck988]

So basically the technicalities of sov-cit logic that the court has no right of power over him because he did not agree to be born into it, completely missing the fact the jury is not interested in whether the court has power.

[@500ccRabbit]

"its time to legalize homicide" - jury in Darrel brooks head

[@tteckk9]

Jury: Guilty right? .... ok cool lets go eat

[@skinny4]

I love how he tries to use his kids as leverage when it’s been proven he never sees them. His stupidity is staggering

[@nowirehangers2815]

Owes like 40G in child support and you know them kids are calling someone else Daddy They don’t know this fool and they are better off not knowing him.

[@sunflowerhopefully7395]

He’s s coward, he’s hiding behind his children and his so called belief in god

[@skinny4]

@@sunflowerhopefully7395 yep

[@ML-ev7sq]

Anyone can make babie try raising them Mr. Brooks.

[@mfululizowak9899]

@Christeanie I wouldn't. Even the kids would wonder how as a woman their mother got impregnated by this fool. They'd lose respect for the mother too.

[@cocobrown4093]

This is so embarrassing for him cause they sure did show their power when they found you guilty. 😂 what a dummy

[@marygarcia456]

Lol Right 😂😂😂😂

[@1133jro]

Who has the power??? Ahhahaha

[@feargod8706]

Whomever selected this judge for this particular case knew what they were doing. Salute!

[@scottphillips181]

A men! Defines going above and beyond!

[@charlesclayborn9614]

GREAT JOB.. JENIFER

[@kimcassandra5886]

Yep. She is making it so that he has no grounds for an appeal for sure. Well done Judge

[@harryricochet8134]

@Annie J's Crafts & Laughs *appointed by the Governor A Conservative law and order Governor at that, Chief Justice Dorow is a most fine jurist.

[@cathybusalacchi9686]

Yes she's a rock star!!!

[@ianshilliday3424]

Tell your kids it wasn't you. It was DARRELL BROOKS with capital letters, ha ha.

[@matthewmattix1258]

He was already going to prison for shooting at his nephew.

[@martywilliard]

I don’t think for one second this jury questions the power and responsibility they have. Justice will be served.

[@MsShandy111]

Stupid Brooks is making their job easier.

[@mrgordy1980]

100% correct

[@cocksure8430]

But what if they think about the things they haven't heard???😂 Hilarious!!

[@dragon-mw5ru]

thought he was going to bring up jury nullification tbh

[@nycgirltee]

I jumped for joy when the Judge read the verdict so proud of that Jury!

[@roxannemoser]

Susan and Judge Jennifer have been complete saints and heroes through this fiasco! God bless both of them.

[@harryricochet8134]

Two great fearless ladies, putting a misogynistic poc away forever, pure karma in action, indeed God bless them both and all of the victims of this utter tragedy.

[@jrp6313]

@@harryricochet8134 I bet that will chap his hind end until the end of his days.... He truly hates women... And 2 women have a major role in him being convicted. I realize a verdict hasn't been reached.... But I have full faith in the jury.

[@harryricochet8134]

@@jrp6313 All true there. The jury have got this, the audible crying when they saw the footage of this utterly horrific crime tells us that. He will burn in Hell for eternity for that and trying to hide behind the Bible. He is pure evil.

[@charlesswenson259]

@@harryricochet8134 This imperfect man agrees strongly with you.

[@harryricochet8134]

@@charlesswenson259 There are no perfect men or even people Charles, just those of us who make the effort to be decent, fair and humane. Darrell never learned that lesson, just how to be an evil self-indulgent abuser and coward. Stay blessed there always, greetings from here Downunder 🦘🦘🦘🦘😊

[@CCCC-rw9hx]

He'll spend the rest of his life ( if he has internet access) watching these videos marveling at how profound his words were and unable to believe no one bought it.

[@alexn5743]

Can we crowdfund someone to print all these comments and send the stack to him?

[@lopezenrique750]

He will not have internet access.

[@alexn5743]

@@lopezenrique750 thus my suggestion

[@DrummerJacob]

I bet he had a bit of fun in court, playing lawyer. It looks kinda fun, despite the high stakes :)

[@maundamartin59]

I don't think he will get very far where he going. It's torture and satisfying looking at this. DB, YOU PUNCHED YOUR BABY'S MAMA in her face ran her over,and on top of that,you ran from law enforcement and the parade got in your way.

[@brucemcmeekin2230]

“There’s been suffering on both sides! My kids can’t even go to school…” Unbelievable!

[@khamelkimble9698]

Classic

[@juliebrownlie5330]

Jackson Sparks can never go to school again because of Darrell Ugly Brooks.

[@rockrollangel1972]

I will say this sending threats to the family members, like the mom, really is not OK. They didn't commit the crime don't do that. I know someone whose son committed a crime and he had to quit his job and move to another city because of death threats and other harassing messages he got. He was very upset about what happened and showed great care and empathy for the victim and the family. if you want to show hate to someone do it just to the one who committed the crime.

[@reginariley6620]

Always victimized! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ColleenVaughn-xh1ph]

Did he not understand that whatever his family was going through was HIS fault, because of HIS actions?!?

[@karenbanogon3244]

Law professors should show this court case to their law students so they will know how to handle this type of defendant. 🤔

[@midnightmarauder2239]

He's defending the driver of the vehicle but, also says it wasn't him 😭 I cannot wait for sentencing

[@jenn9579]

@lorivallowdaybelldumbelll 🤣🤣🤣

[@AToneForOurSins]

@lorivallowdaybelldumbelll Well considering he has been in jail for a while now already he has had plenty of showers. I'm pretty sure a good majority of the people in jail with him are like minded and probably borderline praise this dude for his behavior.

[@gali3214]

🤣😂😅🤬💩

[@nursedro2373]

Bad plan to mention your vehicle and “things are closer than they appear” with the charges you have! Good grief.

[@w.sommen5209]

He wanted to speak from the heart. Difficult when you don’t have one🤮

[@mr.willywinker4u849]

Amen nailed it!!!!

[@cherikohout9556]

Exactly my thoughts . Only thing he a sack of hot hour. The state has been nicer than I would have been because their sick of his rambling on & on & on!!!!

[@caib714]

I think he spoke out of his ass instead. No logical, objective defense but just pure garbage about himself and his children that he abandoned. That shows intent and self preservation, not mental illness. His speech would only on one person, his mom.

[@benhague3923]

So this dude has nothing but time now. He's basically deleted from life and just waiting to die while being confined in a human warehouse. He should study to become a real lawyer now while incarcerated if only to realize his stupidity and flawed defense.

[@oldrvr]

For everyone in that courtroom to remain quiet during this man’s closing arguments must have taken a huge amount of courage. Bless you all. I’m glad you got the verdict that you deserved to help you heal. ❤️

[@qg9454]

Naw I think everyones brain just left their head. Then came back when he was done.

[@ikelasider1051]

Sons and daughters of Adam ......take heed and may your lot be not with this man on that great and terrible day

[@UncleStretch77]

As soon as he started his closing arguments they should of stood up and walked out

[@ricklacy2485]

Yes it's terrible your family must pay for your criminal ways but at least you won't be able to corrupt your children ever again.

[@kenguerrerosr2356]

I hope, this P.O.S. gets an Ass whoopin Everyday!! Its been said that Judgement does not come ON this Earth... prolly true?? BUT, Karma has a way of showing up & giving Mankind lil bits n pieces of Justice. KARMA is a BITCH & She does Not take Prisoners..!!! Mr, Brooks' Fate is in Karmas' hands. I ask for swift justice from her so the ppl whom have been scared by this ATTACK.. (yes Mo-Fo, I say Attack) Can be here with us to get retribution.. He needs to pay with his FLESH as he took so much flesh from ALL his Victims. 41:30 😡😢😢😡

[@SamYesMartinez]

His entire closing argument is about he’s being framed. Not once does he give time to address the families he’s affected or the child he killed. He talks about his own children, his own suffering, his own difficulties, and his innocence that everyone in his make believe world can see. Everyone else is high and mighty, lying or taking away his rights and dignity. Throw this narcissistic murderer in jail, we’re all ready to forget about him.

[@SamYesMartinez]

He does address them but only to make some kind of point that their deaths are being used to put all the blame on him. Like what kind of person thinks that?

[@Nick-zu6bw]

Put him in a tree

[@Babyboffa2018]

He still hasn’t admitted it was him behind the wheel. He’s totally distanced himself from the whole thing by alluding to “the driver”, “the alleged defendant”, “the person operating the vehicle”. It’s true narcissistic behaviour, disgraceful!

[@MazzBCD]

"Forgive me after I drove my car through your Christmas Parade because I hate White Men, Women, and Children" - Darrell "BLM" Brooks

[@ciarajackson9862]

Love how he mentions his nieces & nephews having to fear for their safety after he is the one that shot at the nephew but he conveniently leaves that out

[@normacolon9618]

Wow he shot at a nephew what was his excuse for that. And wasvnephew out as to tedtyft against him as a person or with anger issues??????

[@DonnieZX10R]

He's full of shit.

[@ciarajackson9862]

@@normacolon9618 he shot at his nephew during an argument over a cell phone. I don’t know the details but they wasn’t allowed to bring al his criminal history up-including when he ran over Erika’s foot a couple weeks before this.

[@1.6180]

He mentioned the victims. He has said he prays every day for the victims and for all those affected who are suffering from this terrible incident. The American legal system is quite backward and apparently based only on revenge and punishment. Why someone did something doesn't seem to matter in American law. Other countries are setting a much better example Sick people are not punished with inhumanly long prison sentences . Even healthy people, no matter what they have done, can only get a maximum sentence of 20 years . The focus is on prevention, therapy and rehabilitation . The fact that this system works very well can be seen from the low crime rate . Brooks obviously has an emotional regulation disorder . His behavior during the court hearings proves that quite clearly His previous criminal history also indicates that he has an emotional regulation disorder . These people may very well be intelligent and partially function normally in society . But once their emotions are triggered, these people no longer have access to their cognitive minds. They also no longer have access to other emotions . This means that people who suffer from an emotional regulation disorder get caught up in a single feeling, they are triggered. For example anger. You are then only trapped in this single emotion of anger.No more access to logical thinking, no more access to other feelings such as compassion . These people only feel anger. If such a person drives a car in such a condition, for example, he is a danger to everyone who is close to him . Such a person automatically wants to escape from this imprisonment. So he has to release his anger. Healthy people can do this using their mind or having access to another emotion, such as compassion . Sick people can't do that. Once the affected person was able to let out this anger, these people feel normal again, calm and as if redeemed. After that, they have normal access to their cognitive abilities again . Only then can they see and understand when they have hurt. This is very bad for these people. Because they don't intentionally hurt anyone in these phases . An emotional regulatory disorder can be treated . A large part of the therapy is based on behavioral therapy . In civilized countries, if a person with an emotional regulation disorder does what Brooks did, then you can't punish that person. The court orders therapy in a closed psychiatric institution The goal is always rehabilitation back into society . Because obviously the first step didn't work well for this person, the prevention . Some people fall through the social safety net. So society has a share of responsibility when a sick person commits a serious act, and thus assumes joint responsibility . Obviously, this emotional regulation disorder was never treated at Brooks. He doesn't even seem to be aware that he has it. That's normal too. Affected people are unable to organize help themselves. The fact that this system works very well is proven by the very low crime rate in these countries The fact that the American system doesn't work is proven by the very high crime rate . It is obvious that a system based on revenge and punishment cannot work Studies and investigations have proven this for a long time. America calls itself a civilized and progressive country and yet has such inhumane, backward laws. That's very, very sad.

[@michaelfitzgerald38]

He really thought that he was being profound and making coherent statements but it just came off as ignorant, selfish and arrogant. He really believes that he is the victim. What a waste of space.

[@tiffany6914]

Funny how all the sudden he thinks and cares about his kids but didn't give a crap about them before

[@BillyAlabama]

It’s frightening that he has a clear conscience after what he’s done. Psychopaths are beyond reason.

[@C.Francisque27]

He doesn’t fit the bill of a psychopath, a sociopath for sure.

[@timb7775]

That's because in his mind it's not his fault people didn't get out of the way fast enough. His defense was that he honked and didn't set out that day to specifically run over people.

[@chantesimone5492]

Seriously! And the tears are killing me! 🙄

[@featherton3381]

@@timb7775 This is something I wonder. Do people like this guy genuinely believe their own lies, or is it all an act? Most of nonsense he says makes sense if you accept the idea that he's the only person in the world who matters, but even with that distorted way of viewing everything, does he seriously believe his own lies, or does he just think that the lies are justified given his own perceived innocence?

[@trendywipp3715]

@@chantesimone5492 Those tears were for him, no one else. I'm 100% positive his conscience is clear. He's a socialpath

[@princessoffire1107]

There is not enough money, therapy or vacation time that could ever come close to compensating that judge for what she went through.

[@MKDiva81]

She’s a saint!

[@wiredforstereo]

Oh, she's fine.

[@TheWerbenmanjensen]

She was amazing. I don’t know how she made it through.

[@vincentamoroso2391]

Never ceases to amaze when you watch someone try to cry with no tears. The only person he is sorry for is himself.

[@karenpierce4365]

Like Amber Heard in her trial

[@marilyncochran4306]

exactly

[@elizabethlandrum6466]

Watching replay...you are so right...last time I saw fake crying that poorly was Amber Turd

[@MsLegalRegal]

So true

[@ClickClack_Bam]

He's a typical. They all do this garbage.

[@rohleanboley2517]

Does he really think that pretend crying and sniffing is working?? LMAO

[@saniyafarmer2045]

The fact that he ask for so much sympathy for him and his family in one breath but also argues since there isn’t a living breathing plaintiff to bring a claim so he can’t be charged as if he isn’t the reason several great people are no longer here is disgusting

[@merivellahill9772]

He is a sick person. He want to play victim. He have no heart or remorse. If he couldn’t stop the car he could have ran it into another park car not kids or adults. I hate he get to talk this long because all he talking about is mumble jumble like the women said. I hope he never see the outside of day light again. He should have never been put back on the streets.

[@maryannanderson2213]

Is he really so dense that he doesn't know that the jury is just waiting for the opportunity to return a whole bunch of GUILTY verdicts? Not only is the evidence overwhelming, but his conduct is so outrageous that I would think they are chomping at the bits to see him go away for life. The only thing more frustrating than dealing with an ignorant person is dealing with an ignorant person who rambles on and on and on because he THINKS he's the smartest person in the room. "I don't have any tears left." ARE YOU KIDDING ME? He needs about a thousand years in prison for that statement alone.

[@Robert-qm1ct]

Frankly I'm just excited to see how many life sentences he gets to watch him object and not consent to all of them😂

[@lennysmith8851]

He probably shouts “objection” and “grounds” in his sleep

[@Ashley__Rose]

They’re multiple mandatory life without parole and I’m pretty sure consecutive and not concurrent

[@AngelaSmith-thatOne]

If narcissist had a face THIS would be it. I am so disgusted with this person. He made this ALL about him 🤬🤬🤬

[@Larosa31101]

Oh I am definitely putting his picture in my dictionary next to narcissist.

[@mimikitty8636]

THIS IS A WASTE OF HUMAN LIFE

[@kirbywaite1586]

The overly active mouth expressions are disturbing

[@lucindalynnxo]

Love it at one point in the trial DA Sue Opper says "As he sits there now hes in control of nothing" and that reaaaaaally put him over the edge.

[@SherylMacklem-kn8uf]

When he talks about the womb it makes me 🤮🤮🤮🤮. To think that anyone ever made a baby with him.

[@nickcurry77]

“I won’t argue facts” he legit argued the facts the entire case

[@tanya3569]

EXACTLY!!! UGH 🤬

[@ConservativeJuggaloPodcast]

He meant the facts of the deaths, the defense isn’t that he didn’t do it the defense is that his car model was recalled with lawsuits pending

[@sanya2560]

@@ConservativeJuggaloPodcast I think he was on to something, however he got his information late, he also fired his lawyers who could have really worked hard to prove a lot of things , nobody took him serious because of his behaviour and conduct, lack of knowledge, he damned himself really

[@ConservativeJuggaloPodcast]

@@sanya2560 he might learn from those mistakes in a 2nd trial tho

[@melaniesouthworth5618]

@@sanya2560 except the car expert said there was so signs of damage if it was related to the recall. Even if it was, it would not have effected the ability to stop the car. It’s a moot point.

[@Dr.Rabbit7346]

Did he think this was a movie and he was Matthew McConaughey or Tom Cruise?

[@willharris2541]

I watch this over and over. For the life of me, I can not determine how he anticipated that these people would let him walk after killing 6 people and injuring countless others. His delusion is impressive.

[@zimvader25]

It was God's will! We don't know why he wanted it to happen! Lol

[@marybarry6408]

I can’t say impressive,to me it’s preposterous.

[@markschwarman7231]

Maybe he had something in common with some of the jurors, like Maybe they're rappers too...or something else...

[@thickerconstrictor9037]

That's what it is like to be a sovereign citizen. They think that they have this airtight safeguard from the law because of bulshit they saw on KZbin or from some other sovereign citizens. But when they are shown legally why they are wrong they ignore it or try and act like there's some loophole to why it's not correct or blah blah blah. They are typically all alike. Very bad hygiene very unintelligent they generally have really bad jobs or no job they are usually pretty much massive failures at life in every aspect and cling to this belief system so they feel like they have meaning and they are somehow smart but they are an embarrassment to their family and their friends and this country. And this is just the most recent example of how that belief can be extremely dangerous. There was an father-son combo that executed two cops there was an example as well. Luckily when the other police officers were chasing them down they took care of them there and then

[@marybarry6408]

@Luke Skyballer it’s hard to imagine to show such an utter lack of empathy!

[@yikesyikes5974]

This trial needs to be shown to psychology students. This is a true narcissist and sociopath at work.

[@MsShandy111]

That's right. I don't know if he's deluded or manipulative!

[@SBauer70]

That's a great idea.

[@islandknight6105]

Even the way he gaslighted the judge, an experienced jurist, is classic narcissism.

[@islandknight6105]

@@NateHiggers146 Brooks is Inmate 785678 now 🥹

[@glendalopez6957]

@@NateHiggers146 😅😅😂😂😂

[@jordanburroughsusa]

Brooks to the jury: “Do what’s right. Use your power Make the right decision.” Jury: Good idea. “Guilty.”

[@Stuart_George]

Yep, this is one instance where I don't think it mattered that jury nulification be brought up. I think the jury would be like 'Hmm, that's interesting what you say about jury nulification, but we still find you guilty!'.

[@PurpleHaze_11]

“Look into your hearts” he says…..

[@donnabettis1741]

… Brooks: “Objection” 🙄🙄

[@kellycismoski5098]

And they did!! see you evil go to the cave

[@BoingBB]

73 times! Lock him up!

[@onecall975]

Maybe if I pause for five minute in between sentences the jury will be hypnotized by my stupidity and feel sorry for me.

[@bottomsupbarmaid1987]

I appreciate 2x speed settings on these moments

[@angelrocco2024]

😂😂😂👏👏

[@jimmygrizz9341]

Yes, I watched at 1.75 speed with cc on. It was still drawn out. Side note - his sniffing translated to “foreign” on the cc. 😂

[@RobertSnell-nz4oo]

If I had been on that jury the judge would've scolded me for snoring

[@miogi0072]

... "Whatever you decide, make sure that you can live with it..." And the jury decided and lived happily ever after. The End.

[@LaMissyS]

I love this story😂😂

[@eej1983able]

And had a beer after

[@__Stitchy]

No no, not the end, just the beginning. The actual prison sentence is the main course!

[@mariacabral-felix1972]

That's a good story.

[@john-davidladd1620]

It should’ve only taken the jury the time it took to walk into the room, say guilty, turn around, tell the clerk and then come back. Damn, I would’ve given my guilty verdict right there in the quart room so he could see me say guilty.

[@samangeles6871]

Darrell: I've made peace with God. God: OBJECTION! Darrell: gRoUnZ? God: Assumes facts not in evidence.

[@ericortega1745]

He said he made peace with God. God would truly give him a horrible punishment, the devil would probably congratulate him

[@UncleStretch77]

Good one

[@adoral.libertucci2647]

😂😂

[@tracyberryman8009]

He talks about the love for his children , but as the prosecution pointed out during the trail he doesn't pay child support for any of his kids.

[@royrayburn1503]

His Children love out of state. One in Iowa the other Georgia. No way they are bullied or even connected to Darrell. We all have a lot of living to do says Brooks. Not for six people.

[@riapvaldez]

He is unbelievably tone deaf

[@dianedusendang8358]

And what about Jackson Sparks and all of the other children that he mowed down??? His kids matter to him, but he is unable to comprehend the horror he caused????

[@RonSafreed]

That is "narcissism" for you & extreme narcissism at its finest!!

[@happym3008]

Lol he never took care of his children’s it’s just self pitty that narcissists do

[@MystikWizard]

I am convinced he could go on and talk for 24 hours straight if he were allowed.

[@tchatikobo]

🎯💯😂

[@Stewypooeylooey]

I can only imagine the arguments he has with himself, while locked up 23hrs each day 🙂

[@maxelldenomie6131]

Filibuster!

[@valeriabarrosnunes7865]

Repeating himself, like a radio, on and on

[@Nicolas_Cage_Bees]

@@Stewypooeylooey There was a case in Pennsylvania's Supreme Court that was decided because of the lack of "subject matter jurisdiction" within the last week. Something to do with mail in ballots. I wonder if Darrell Brooks heard it and started screaming "subject matter jurisdiction" over and over again?

[@tiffany6914]

He showed his rage every day in the court

[@carmenbryan5174]

Spot on 👍❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@emilywickler8871]

Agreed, he also showed his asinine personality... 'No one's heart is more in pieces than mine.' Harping on his children and family. FACT is his youngest daughter had never met him. Erika's daughter couldn't stand him. Oldest son had severe emotional issues. The infant he'd never met is in FACT Erika's daughter's baby. That convicted S.O.B didn't know the TROOF when staring straight into it

[@BLUJAI100]

Did he really accuse this prosecution of “theatrics” in this courtroom?!?! I burst out laughing. The lack of self awareness is astonishing

[@SylD0611]

Same!!! UNBELIEVABLE 🥵

[@Benjy86]

Yep he is really that oblivious! He also said arguing the facts made HIM "wonder if the prosecution even cares about the lives that were lost". My jaw hit the floor when he said that.

[@tommybrown9534]

Lol right?! And his whole weird little speech reminds me of the scene in Meet the Parents when Ben Stiller says a prayer before dinner 😄😄

[@nickl8984]

So did I LOL they drilled him with facts an evidence

[@skyehamm9629]

My jaw dropped when he said that. I’m like wow….

[@DeeDeeLofton]

He’s the prime example of “if you tell a lie long enough you begin to believe it yourself”

[@amandasturgill486]

@@meoprsdni66er how is that transphobic?

[@Tony.Technics.1200s]

I don't believe that the turd believes his own horse sh!t, he just thinks that everyone is stup!d since he got away with everything in the past by manipulating. Thankfully it didn't work this time, now the turd is going to regret wasting the judge's time. I do hope that the judge who released this turd back out to society while he was out on bail is happy with himself.

[@TonyMacroni633]

@@amandasturgill486 right, tf

[@lostcub8572]

He reminds me of Ronnie O'Neal. He's another clown representing himself during his case.

[@kimberlyklug695]

YEP exactly what he thought he could do - and i'm sitting here telling you - there was a chance! i know! i sat on a jury and watched this disgusting behavior.

[@CLT2829]

As of February 7th, 2024 Brooks has been moved to a “super max” prison where he will essentially spend the rest of his life in solitary confinement. A super max facility houses criminals that are unmanageable in other prisons. So he’s learned nothing and continues to be a problem wherever he is. Darrell does Darrell.

[@tchatikobo]

Really? Wow! 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@helenamcauley3135]

Surely his crime àlone wud have earned him a place in super max??

[@TheImprovised]

I saw that coming. He can't handle himself around people. The other inmates probably found him insufferable and beat him.

[@kateashby3066]

He had a hearing kinda recently for his other crimes and he got himself a lawyer and acted like an adult 😂😂😂 I guess he learned that these tactics don’t work in a court of law! 😂

[@trunkmonkey2931]

Don't forget the swollen eyeball 😂bubba got a hold of his head

[@joejackson9986]

“I’m not gonna waste your time arguing facts”…most accurate statement he made.

[@elizabethlacky6068]

Arrogance and stupidy..

[@mranderson718]

I’m not gonna waste your time arguing facts. Instead, I request you simply ignore the law and let me go.

[@dianealarcon8304]

Half way through his closing argument, I was saying to myself “Blah, blah,blah.” 🙄🤡🤯⚖️🪦🪦🪦🪦🪦🪦☮️

[@emilywickler8871]

He's griping about the prosecutors 'well pepperared' speeches. The fact that he never recognized professional knowledge and use of law and the courtroom escaped him. Perhaps he should have been more pepperared in play attorney 😊

[@Hippiechic-o3p]

HE DOESN'T HAVE ANY FACTS...EXCEPT HE SUCKS TRYING OUT FOR AN ATTORNEY 😂😂😂😂😂

[@AmourRichard-yp3pv]

He irritates my soul. He groomed a child, had a baby with her, and abused her. Then he ran over and killed 6 people, injured more. With all this He is trying to present like a great freedom fighter who has had an unfair trial. No sir!

[@dianeaustin2414]

Couldn't agree more.

[@Elizabeth-1970]

and he’s trying to get sympathy from his fake ass crying and he has some nerve talking about the victims he killed

[@JeanneShipton]

Despicable, small human being. If he made his peace with God, why is he still lying? Ineffectual closing. He should have read the law's version of cliff notes and read up on criminal procedure.

[@user-wy1dl2me2p]

A very evil spirit

[@lovelylyrics1687]

I couldn't help but think about the years of abuse he probably did to Erica and I'm sure there's some crazy facts about why his mother wouldn't let him sleep in her house.

[@big-j-rizzo7381]

killing people with your car, then saying your conscious is clear... yes your a murderer

[@KatyCupcakes]

His ability to victimize HIMSELF is astounding. It’s like he’s completely disconnected from the fact he is 100% at fault for all of his suffering.

[@yesnickcarter]

I was a little surprised when he pretended to be the only one who cared about the victims. But I was a lot surprised when he blamed Jesus.

[@fintyeli3]

He tried it. Gotta be nuts to wanna be a victim of anything.

[@ocmom7971]

It's a joke that he was allowed to carry this farce something in law do need to be changed he was allowed to victimized his already victimized ex gf and make a mockery of out court system the law is built for these pos thugs

[@mego4357]

Narcissist: he's like watching a calm deranged mental patient. He's gonna get his in there.

[@turk8493]

I wouldn't say 100% also the fault of crazy liberals getting away with so much over the last few years and the anti American marxists communist bs that's brain washed so many people he probably thought if he killed a load of whites the law would be on his side. I'm so happy to see that it's not always the case he needs to be locked away until he dies of old age.

[@bandit217]

I love how multiple times throughout the trial, he’s come after the DAs and the judge for having “prepared/rehearsed speeches” as if that’s an insult. Yes Darrell, that’s what professionals do when they have to give a public speech. It makes them sound concise and prevents the rambling, repetitive monologues you’ve become famous for.

[@KM-hv1jg]

Yeah, no kidding. You are facing life in prison, and you don’t prepare a final statement?!

[@charonib]

Dude learned from movies where in fantasyland characters are portrayed as speaking “from the heart” and winning.

[@susansipe4046]

When he said he didn't do it himself I'd bet he did that exactly.

[@ppellerin613]

This guy thought he was Will Hunting or some shiet. What a total goof.

[@Jiu-Jitsu-Robot]

That statement by the prosecutor hit so perfect that it’s painful- “we all know that Mr brooks in his petulance will say the words “jury nullification in the first 3 seconds”

[@OumTHMDY]

And he did as soon as they came in.

[@JohnSmiffer]

His petulance was famous at this point.

[@suzygraham1427]

Love Sue Opper she's the bullshit chopper 😂

[@JudyElliott-l6b]

Sue Opper is so logical and sensible. She should be a judge some day.

[@suzygraham1427]

@@JudyElliott-l6b 💯 agree

[@Lumposaurus]

The jury literally went back to the jury room, read each charge sheet and then said "Guilty" . The sole and only reason they took 2 hours to convict him was because there were 76 charges and they took more than 1 minute to read each one.

[@dudemorris7769]

That’s exactly what happened. They only had one question on the charge of battery for Erika and that was if she was a willing participant since they weren’t to be in contact.

[@Lumposaurus]

@michelle_bae He honestly thought his antics would endear him to the Jury like they wouldn't all be like "This guy murdered 6 people and injured dozens more and now he wants us to feel bad for HIM!" I bet they all grieved they couldn't give him the death penalty.

[@JANET-n2r]

EXACTLY

[@melbabowen4389]

E X A C T L Y !!

[@GSF179]

LMAO, very true. Or they didn’t even read it, maybe just ate lunch.

[@corymccollett1427]

I’m embarrassed to admit how many hours I’ve spent watching this trial. I think the reason it’s so interesting is because this is a direct look into the soul of an evil and narcissistic human being. It’s so rare to get to see these things so directly on display because most people like him are intelligent enough to act normal at times. With others we only get short glimpses into their soul when they get angry and slip up. This guy is completely on all the time. Being in a room with dozens of people of which he injured personally and killed their loved ones and not even at least pretend to feel bad that he was the one that was driving the vehicle is fascinating, it’s really fascinating to see.

[@joywill9503]

All that big mouth interrupting he won’t be doing in prison! I believe he’s totally sane just an evil disgusting excuse for a human

[@justhit6673]

What's i don't understand is why? Why must he hurt others?

[@SylD0611]

@@justhit6673 Endless need of attention, by any means, power... But it's impossible really to fully understand this kind of low-life psycho. Don't even try, it's beyond understanding.

[@dstein111]

Wow well put

[@corymccollett1427]

@@justhit6673 Long story short, he believes he’s great and it’s everyone around him that is keeping him from greatness and he feels they should pay for that. For example, he is not doing a shitty job defending himself, Judge Dorrow and the DA’s are cheating him. His music doesn’t suck, it’s all these assholes who didn’t buy his CD’s, they are just haters.

[@sf-jim8885]

There goes 54 minutes of my life I wish I could get back.- - although I have to admit, that man can certainly toss a word salad!

[@slippingjimmy1415]

Now he’s getting his salad tossed!

[@MMK-vq7tq]

“I cut the umbilical cord and held them before their mom even did.” Just like a narcissist to assume he’s more important than the mother by mentioning he held the kids for a few seconds after birth

[@heathernikki5734]

Ikr and that is NOT protocol

[@romangarcia608]

“um-biblical”, actually 😂

[@Doriesep6622]

which is stupider, this or the horn honking defense?

[@HLJRMAI1]

Omg I thought the same thing!! My sons were born premature and I didn't get to hold them for 2 days, and my husband actually felt guilty for holding them before I did. Of course I would never be upset about that, but if he bragged about it like this asshole did, I would be so pissed. Ugh I hate this man

[@MsShandy111]

Yeah!

[@charlotteabell9691]

Six life sentences. Consecutive. Here's to hoping Darrell lives a long long life.

[@CarlosRodriguez-yb7wz]

He talks about nieces and nephews fearing for their safety but doesn’t he have a charge for shooting at his nephew??

[@tranquility9325]

Yup he sure does

[@Addicted2Dopamine]

Pretty sure that family member totally disowned brooks as a family member as well.. Smart move.

[@BadWalmartCustomerServiceCom]

Oh that's different....

[@dannywilliams6290]

It also cracked me up how he said niece's and nephews in the plural form when he only has one niece and one nephew... He's just trash a lying disgusting piece of garbage

[@heatherbalch5700]

Yup he does!!!

[@skatemobster]

He's really standing up there thinking he just said something. The fact that this dude wasn't in prison before this incident really is crazy. He's a prime example of the people that need to be taken out of society for the safety of the community.

[@angh2008]

❤

[@mattcravens2473]

Well according to studies cooked up by liberals in order to advance their soft on crime agenda, locking people up doesn't keep the community safe. They'll tell you that with a straight face.

[@gurusupport27]

He was in prison I believe, out on bail.

[@Jimmymatthewb]

​@@gurusupport27You cannot get out of prison on bail. Bail is for jail. Where you go while you're awaiting trial. Prison is where you go to carry out your sentence. "Prison" is a completely different place than "jail.".

[@carmenbryan5174]

Spot on 👍👏

[@TESCO518]

"Whatever you decide, make sure you can live with it"--Darrell Brooks. I think the jury will sleep just fine.

[@rosalynjeffery9510]

And they are still sleeping good.

[@Littlekitten_]

@@rosalynjeffery9510 😂😂😂😂

[@TheOneAndOnlyZelenkaGuru]

@@rosalynjeffery9510 Some say the Jury is still sleeping

[@emilywickler8871]

His appeal hearing right after the trial ended was equally as stupid as he was in trial. Ur oonor I don't understand how the court was ALLOWED to do what they did to me... I never CONSENTED to being charged tried or convicted and sentenced for anything... It is illegal for the court to do anything to me, when they have NOT gotten my CONSENT or PERMISSION. Begging Judge to get things fixed for him... Judge Dorow to be exact.

[@donnydeutsch8258]

That's a classic narcissist statement. I used to work in juvenile corrections and when I had to write up or give consequences for behaviors the kids would say the same thing.

[@GreenYoshi3881]

He had the audacity to portray himself as a great father and bring up his children but never apologized to the families for what he did to their children and loved ones. He had the audacity to try to force fake tears. I’m happy the jury saw straight through his pathetic performance 🎭.

[@Athenagoddessxoxo]

i love how he kept saying “lives lost.” no sir not lost, STOLEN. TAKEN. absolutely no responsibility.

[@emilywickler8871]

Did you view the video of him cross examining the medical examiner? He asked the Dr who autopsied Jackson Sparks ( family had him be an organ donor) When was the decision made for him to be an organ donor? Why did it take so long? Horrible sob.

[@tressabailey827]

Violently Stolen from these Families

[@danielleschiazza6172]

​@@emilywickler8871 omg I didn't! I have to see it! I'm just starting to watch all of this. I read about the case, saw news reports and so on but I didn't follow the trial. I'm just now doing that.

[@danielleschiazza6172]

Is Athena your real name? I know some people don't use their real name, that's why I'm asking. That is a beautiful name! 😍

[@kimber411]

Robbed!

[@Uncle-Ruckus-]

You know you're fucked when your last line of defense is "You could all pretend laws don't apply to me."

[@rosalynjeffery9510]

Because, he's been getting away with breaking them instead of being held accountable for them. He literally believed that he could talk his way out of this like he normally does.

[@Uncle-Ruckus-]

@@rosalynjeffery9510 I am 100% ready to believe that. This guy is straight up trash.

[@curtconn8149]

But attempted to use the law when things did not go his way. That is called HYPOCRISY.

[@Uncle-Ruckus-]

@@curtconn8149 That's a great point

[@hannaengle]

how can he say so much but still say absolutely nothing??

[@PeterFruits-hm8rc]

Speaking from a heart where it contains 4 mothers to 4 sepatate children 😅

[@beverlylewiskokoue9428]

Word salad at its finest 😂

[@TheOrangeRoad]

Nothing in his head. He isn't even human

[@killak2death]

I used to think it was a novelty, now its just whacky lol

[@rachelhale304]

He is disgusting. Complaining he can't see his son, what about the mother that lost that little boy. Or the other victims whose family that will never hold or kiss them. Selfish jerk.

[@Keglin329]

Disgusting is the perfect adjective for him. I have never felt such animus; he is absolutely repellant.

[@jborrego2406]

I don’t think he’s kids want to see him

[@mariacabral-felix1972]

He's having a pity party for himself😡😡

[@devinlamar8047]

FREE DARRELL BROOKS we miss him so much

[@prettyhotgirl13]

That is not his son, he knows it's his grandson. His daughter has a baby. He is just babbling.

[@Turfsurfer62]

The jury is thinking… the quicker you shut up the quicker we can find you guilty

[@MagnumGizmo]

This guy is such a narcissist, I think he actually truly believes he is the victim.

[@jarrettm2595]

This is the mentality of every criminal in this country.

[@arnoldjanikowski7122]

well msm media especially msnbc tells these people they can do as they want and it doesn't matter what they do law doesn't apply to them they are the victims. they fan the fire of these lunatics for money, demons have taken over many many souls that much is obvious.

[@swjohnny8020]

And a POS

[@lostcub8572]

When he said, "sorry for the long pause", right there is when he knew he was f**ked...... His childish rages is now over. His prolonging the trial is over. His outbursts are over.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Oh he definitely doez

[@RHodge317]

This is proof that Brooks can stand there talking for almost an hour and virtually say nothing.

[@emilywickler8871]

Every day for nearly a month and still say absolutely nothing. Have you seen his 50 minute Rant yet?

[@FLo-jc7ig]

​@@emilywickler8871 Whadd'ya' mean?? We just watched it!! 🤔 Where were you?? 😵

[@joannaradacina2585]

​@@FLo-jc7ig Closing statement was his 2nd marathon for saying nothing 😂.....

[@Angiebangie699]

@@emilywickler8871have you seen his statement before sentencing haha that is 2 hours

[@emilywickler8871]

@@Angiebangie699 yes I did, repeatedly still do. Horrifying to know victims and survivors had to go through all his BS. " Not only am I sorry, I'm sorry you can't see in my heart etc..." Shoot if he had a heart, it'd be rotten and stinkin. That place is empty in him... nothing there.

[@chelleglenney156]

I love how Darrell told the jury that he knows it's not proper but they should get a round of applause then when they read the sentencing, everyone clapped for each life sentence.

[@amymay2575]

I'm sure they didn't forget he refused to stand for them when they came out each time.

[@rosalynjeffery9510]

They should've gave the jurors a round of applause when they were leaving the courtroom after the verdicts where read. Now that would've been epic if you ask me.

[@emilywickler8871]

I am still horrified by db considering himself equal to everyone else in the court. He expected to be treated above the court. He spoke to Judge Dorow, clapping his hands at her. Yelling and screaminginterrupted her. Accused everyone of having rehearsed 💬 during trial. Faking emotions to put on the shitshow of the century. The convicted is not going to finish quietly. He still has upcoming trials for Erika and his nephew. The convicted is not going to ever see the light of day....this is where his story ends.

[@kimber411]

“ They should get a round of applause” when he thinks they will find him innocent. Days later he then accuses the jurors of being biased, tainted, and posting on Reddit and asks for a jury dismissal! What happened to the round of applause love for them Darrell ?

[@nicholestarick3460]

Love how his freedom is on the line and he never once put any effort or preparation in and just winged it the entire time!!!!

[@veeseee128]

Darrell Brooks - "Do what's right." "Look inside yourself and make the right decision." And they did. You were found guilty on all counts.

[@diltonx6066]

He inspired them to do the right thing with his closing arguments.

[@kevinmac2298]

Lmao the “don’t be fooled by the smoke and mirrors or theatrics” was even funnier

[@LionofJudah888]

His whole life is in the tissue. How many people fell asleep watching this listening to his nonsense

[@rosalynjeffery9510]

Yesssssss

[@rosalynjeffery9510]

@@LionofJudah888 When he mentioned the tissue thing, I was like wth is he even talking about. That made no sense whatsoever.

[@towbar8655]

Still only About Him, just sickening

[@chantalhill9268]

EVEN in his closing arguments, it's ALL ABOUT HIM....just disgusting!

[@kpdagoddess4960]

Narc behavior

[@jordannorman1314]

ALL HES CONCERNED WITH is his garbage street cred in Wisconsin lol

[@mrtambourineman6107]

It's called being mentally ill ffs

[@3Birds2016]

Oh Darrell darling…NO ONE believes you’re legitimately “emotional” over this tragedy, nor that you’ve even ever shed ONE tear for anyone you’ve hurt. C’mon now. In your own words, “Are you serious right now???”

[@wtfover1372]

The tears he almost sheds are for himself.

[@Curtyman520]

Perfectly put!!!! My God

[@fabrizzio234]

Objection

[@teresaburns1617]

Or that he cares about his kids.

[@3Birds2016]

@@fabrizzio234 OVERRULED.

[@TheStormswrath]

This is what not taking accountability in 40 years looks like folks. He doesn't give a DAMN about those people. What a tragedy indeed, heart goes out to all the victims hurt by this sad excuse of a thing.

[@princessbarbee192]

This has to be the most heartbreaking thing I think I've ever seen the families lost so much and to have to listen look at him push whatever that is coming out his eyes. For him to say what they decide make sure they can live with it bastard took 6 LIVES I'm 😡😡

[@Go_Ask_M0m]

Not only that, he’s a 40 year old GRANDFATHER

[@ChickenHawk907]

It's amazing how he tried to play the victim. He claims his mother gets hate mail, his kids are bullied. He is spot on, all of those things are tragic. I hope at some point he is able to understand that he and HE ALONE is to blame for all of the people hurt. One person is at the center of all this pain. Darrell Brooks is the root cause and in 40 years he has never learned to accept responsibility for the pain he has caused those in his orbit.

[@michellebouston8856]

It was intentional by YOU....evil 🤡!

[@_gatsby]

you do know he is still innocent until proven guilty correct? everyone in the comments just deems him guilty.. this is the problem in this country.. we have our rights trampled every day.. this guy is getting rail roaded by emotional people instead of giving him a fair trial to defend himself in a fair manner (just sayin).. hope the public doesn't convict YOU of something before your trial ends

[@Stacy55ish]

Malignant Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Symptoms include an excessive need for admiration, disregard for others and lack of empathy, an inability to handle any criticism, believing that you are superior, exaggerating one’s achievements and talents, taking advantage of others to get what you want, a sense of entitlement. Persecution complex: Persecutory delusions are a set of delusional conditions in which the affected person believes they are being persecuted by individuals or the wider world.

[@rosemclaughlin1067]

Self pity

[@FloralNotes4]

“No one’s heart is in more pieces than mine” the absolute audacity to say that. The utter disrespect to the victims throughout this trial is astounding. May he rot in jail.

[@ModernDayRenaissanceMan]

You miss quoted him. He said no one OUTSIDE OF THE FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THIS

[@southp1992]

@@ModernDayRenaissanceMan thank you

[@mgracia67]

Couldn't agree more

[@FloralNotes4]

@@ModernDayRenaissanceMan honestly doesn’t really matter, it’s still outrageous to me that he continues to try to victimize himself.

[@jamesmorgan2064]

@@FloralNotes4 dude is a joke and anyone defending him or his actions is a loser.

[@michaelmidax8108]

The fact that he thought the jury would break the law for him after he gave them hell for over two weeks and showed that he doesn't give a damn about anyone but himself. And they've seen the evidence that he did commit the crimes that he was accused of, was baffling. That's why I loved it when the verdict came back and he looked like a lost puppy like, "Yall seriously didn't believe me? You wouldn't break the law for me? Why?" Oh, it was satisfying

[@kimberlyfrost4730]

The funniest part of the entire thing is that they came back with guilty charges on every single count so damn fast. I would say that their deliberation was so short that they did not even physically have enough time to even read every charge. I'm sure that that was not lost on poor man baby Brooks that they found him guilty on all 76 charges where they didn't even have enough time to read all 76 of them and deliberate them individually. They probably got in the deliberation room and the foreman said "Guilty on ALL charges?" then each of them said "Yep" and that was it.

[@magnoliamike]

Lol I know right, he’s just trying to save his life and he will say anything

[@emilywickler8871]

​@@magnoliamike yes, it's a sovereign thing. He said at one point, the constitution interpretation are based on the people's understanding. He as a person ( AKA people) his interpretations are the law of his trial.

[@kevinyoung4439]

@@magnoliamike he is lucky he was not in a Southern state, they have the death penalty here in Texas.

[@rubymarshall3843]

Yes!!!!! It was. I was so satisfied as well.