Watch Live: WI v. Darrell Brooks - Waukesha Parade Defendant Trial - Sentencing Day 2

[@cassidyguillory470]

He didn't shed a SINGLE tear during the victim statements but as soon as his mom starts saying a poem about a cage bird all of a sudden he's crying. PLEEEASE 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@justthatgirl-ct4jo]

Yep. Not only did he not shed a tear, he sarcastically clapped, mockingly rubbed his heart, laughed, and rolled his eyes during their statements. This dude is sickening.

[@brandondellangelo4819]

I wish he was in a death penalty state

[@tommybrown9534]

He's an absolute joke.

[@beecos08]

@@justthatgirl-ct4jo sickening is too nice of a word for this form of evil

[@Shamariah2011]

That poem was meant by Maya Angelou as a testament to the social justice movement, not to comfort a evil wrongdoer as he does his justified time in prison.

[@mizzaquarius5505]

I loved how Judge Dorrow read every victim’s name as she imposed his sentence. ❤😢

[@theoldman2821]

Actually it was required.

[@skybailey4792]

so happy knowing Darrell Brooks is going to suffer forever 😊

[@zxyatiywariii8]

@@theoldman2821 Yes, but she did so in a healing, compassionate way. I kept listening for the tiniest SPECK of compassion in Brooks' endless speech, but he only has compassion for himself.

[@Ambah818]

Just like the Parkland school shooter judge had, and stared at the defendant when she spoke each name

[@weaveroznerol1553]

I love that she, for the first 6 counts, allowed the victims' family and friends to cheer after each count. After all of his posturing and obnoxious interruptions, it was only right that he sit in silence and allow them to feel and express what little joy they could find. This judge is amazing.

[@jenlee5003]

When your own mother and grandmother cant find one nice thing to say about you....

[@AmandaPaige71]

Exactly! AND the "friend" who spoke on his behalf once had a PPO (personal protection order) against him! He's just an evil POS!

[@katye6383]

& he initially said there would be 20-40 people who were going to speak on his behalf 😂😂😂

[@promise372]

​@katye6383 and at the beginning of trial he said he would need more than 2 rows for "all the people coming to support" him 😆

[@drewski1535]

​@@katye6383 they were all out of town on the day of his sentencing 😂😂😂😂

[@Beautiful_Mess]

@@drewski1535They were outta town alright, WAYYYYY outta town, in Nonexistent city. Population: 0 😂

[@rileybooker9824]

The finality of watching him be taken away and of the court stepping off and it fading to his mugshot gave me such peace. After watching every hour of court footage, it feels very powerful.

[@monaspencer9335]

Yes I agree. In the words of judge Dorow “WE ARE NOW OFF THE RECORD. HE’S EXPECTED IN MILWAUKEE AND I WILL NOT STAND IN THE WAY OF THAT”. HOO SHUT THE DOOR 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@curtconn8149]

I agree 100% and thought it was important for everyone to be able to see that and how submissive he was to the Officers. Also loved how Judge Dorow said "We Are Off The Record" at the end. She got the last word in , in a huge way. She played him to the end.

[@TricieJay]

I watched his entire speech and I felt nothing! Just go away, sir. No one feels sorry for you. He has tears for himself and his family but felt nothing on yesterday. I cried like a baby and could barely watch the victims speak, but he was able to sit through it all and feel nothing. Heartless and a complete menace to society! Just go away!!

[@ladyshay78]

I was nodding off listening to him. He’s just rambling. Totally agree with you.

[@braddehler1811]

Thank you for this Latrice. You are Absolutely on point!

[@zxyatiywariii8]

That's how I felt too.

[@TC-se2kx]

It’s the year 3017… and rumor has it Darrel is still giving his closing statement in his cell while holding an objection sign.

[@allisonjames2923]

I am looking forward to being able to forget his very existence. I just wish all his victims & all of Waukesha were able to as well

[@JohnConservative]

And THAT was LAWFUL LAW!

[@KD-eb1dy]

I think she was in fact practicing law from the bench 😂

[@kellmac]

But what about 'subject matter jurisdiction'? AHHH AHHH AHHH.

[@KD-eb1dy]

@@kellmac OBJECTION LEADING!

[@catherineburgess8188]

Subject matter jurisdiction

[@lyndseysmith4806]

That really wound me up when he would say that!!!!

[@serlina1010]

timestamps 5:09 camera no audio 13:05 judge enters, audio on 15:10 we starting 20:40 brooke s speaks 22:55 don woods (mother) starts 35:00 mary edwards (grandmother) starts 42:35 michelle allworth (best friend) speaks 46:25 brooks speaks 2:47:55 judge speaks (there might have been a previous time idk i literally started skipping through this) 2:52:35 break 3:09:50 cameras on 3:11:50 judge enters + speaks 3:44:25 brooks interrupts 3:45:15 recess while he's moved 3:48:05 cameras on 3:49:45 audio on + judge speaks 4:57:55 break 5:03:30 return 5:09:35 break while he's moved to the other courtroom 5:12:35 cameras on 5:13:30 audio on 5:55:20 sentencing 6:09:35 congrats everyone!!

[@ashleyhawkins4471]

Not all heros wear capes. Some put time stamps!

[@BIL0471]

Bless you! 🥰Caught the whole thing live, had a bunch of bits I wanted to revisit.

[@deannahaney2889]

You're not the hero we deserve, but the hero we need.

[@HaroldElbowmanIV]

5:04:12 "subject matter jurisdiction" one last time!

[@AdriennFiles]

👏👏👏 thank you friend. How kind of u!

[@to-isengard]

I love how the judge did not apply time served to the domestic violence charge as he wanted. He was looking for a last way to get at Erika and he lost. Bravo judge.

[@kathyscozzari3782]

The charges against him concerning Erika are the only ones he was concerned about!

[@sunnydee7666]

I agree! Good job judge 🙌

[@kyleanderson2949]

@@kathyscozzari3782 exactly. And he lost. He’s been a loser his whole life, the result of trial no different.

[@DontGetItTwisted101]

You're 100 percent correct Melissa . He cannot stand the fact he has lost the control he had with her . She has some healing to do too .

[@BBB-rd2qi]

@@DontGetItTwisted101 - Agreed! The good news is Erika Patterson is on her path. She had a Utube account.

[@ChrisP3000x]

He SWITCHED his defense (at sentencing) from vehicle malfunction to insanity. From unintentional to intentional. Completely contradicting his own previous defense. He's not crazy at all, he's an evil narcissist.

[@patriciafoster3347]

Exactly

[@mojo6098]

He did that all throughout. Contradicting himself all the way through.

[@ChrisP3000x]

@@mojo6098 When did he claim "insanity" or provide a case for it? When did he subpoena witnesses, family, etc.. to testify to his poor mental state? Just point me to which days of the trial you are referring to. Thanks in advance.

[@oumgia5643]

@@ChrisP3000x it was all during his last defense, or stand, or whatever. His last two hour speech. I think the angle was mentally ill, not insanity defense. But he used it poorly, and too late-everyone already had had enough.

[@curtconn8149]

He knew exactly what he was doing but he really didn't. He actually secured the Prosecutions case with every cross examinations and ever person he called as a defense witness. It was very clear he wanted to make this all about him. What caught me the most is throughout the trial he said he wanted it to me fair and up until the last time he was removed out of the court room. FAIR!. It sure wasn't fair when he ran over and killed 6 people and injured many many more. He is in fact a very smart person. The manner in which he was able to recall Statutes and legal cases is not something that a person in their right mind struggles with. But he fooled no one. Not even his mother or grandmother. They enabled him with their comments indicating it was mental health and that the government owed him treatment. WOW! Brooks is the classic narcissist.

[@paulfrancisoneill7210]

The way she ended the trial with “his objection is noted” is legendary.

[@jules5807]

That was genius!

[@paulfrancisoneill7210]

@@jules5807 truly 🤩

[@paulfrancisoneill7210]

@teflontelefon also awesome

[@cinnabun715]

@teflontelefon me too! I’ve rewatched her say it numerous times ❤

[@mollycote1021]

That was AWESOME 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤😂

[@kristicrosby2603]

I love how she slid right into the sentencing. I’m sure she is so relieved to have completed this trial.

[@heatherann1560]

She's relieved she doesn't have to deal with his BS anymore

[@kimberleygrace247]

I hope she's having a nice hot bath and a glass of wine tonight.

[@Mimi2thebestboysever]

She has to be so relieved that this trial is over!!

[@sydneymcmanus6977]

For sure!!

[@patriciafoster3347]

It blew his mind. He was on a roll. Then BOOM! The look on his face….😂😂😂😂😂

[@tiffanysadlertlc]

He tried to take the judge’s kindness for weakness. And she finally got to show him she’s not the one! Lol I love her and her sentencing remarks!

[@katye6383]

He also assumed she was weak bc she’s a woman. The entire trial he couldn’t stand the fact that a woman has power over him, that’s why he kept trying to reiterate “public servant”. He wanted her to be subservient & he had tantrums every time she exerted her power over him.

[@tiffanysadlertlc]

@@katye6383 FACTS!!! that public servant crap infuriated me!!!!

[@veronicasmith1933]

He most certainly did. All the way to the very end. Sadly she had to accept all this man's abuse in the process. U bet the one thing that kept her going was knowing that she got the pleasure in taking away his LIBERTY 4 ever.

[@drewski1535]

Yes props to Judge Dorow Sue Opper and Lesli Boese and other women that were involved in this case

[@tiffanysadlertlc]

@@drewski1535 absolutely!!!

[@cazsmith2358]

What the judge said about how people who genuinely suffer from mental disorders was incredible, well done her for acknowledging the tragedy of those people ending up in the position they do, through no fault of their own. This evil man, is not one of those poor souls. He is evil.

[@lucindalynnxo]

Yes, my thoughts exactly. It's a sad reality that doesn't get the awareness and recognition it needs. It's heartbreaking.

[@mkcor00]

Agreed! It was so nice to hear and such an important point to the conversation.

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Yes! Judge Dorow is much wiser and better informed about mental illness, than his creepy grandmother who's a mental health coach 😲

[@ari4463]

So glad judge Dorow got this case. What a fantastic job done by an amazingly smart woman!

[@anonymoose116]

Yes. I have three mental disabilities - I don't drive my car through crowds of people when I'm mad. I try very hard to shield everyone else from my sour temperament on my bad days. It's not anyone else's fault, what I'm going through.

[@summerwheeler5711]

As a person who is mentally ill, specifically diagnosed with bipolar disorder as of the age of 9, this is no excuse. Mentally ill or not you do not have the right to break the law let alone take lives of other human beings. We do not feel sorry for this sorry excuse of a human being.

[@georgemartin5980]

It's not an excuse, it's a way to promote understanding. He could be medicated and given therapy and potentially do good things on the inside, but he has simply shown that he cannot be in free society. It's a way to suggest that we either correct or confine individuals where the ripple effects of their crimes are too great. Maybe the awareness of his obvious personality disorder(s) brings awareness. I have one family member with a personality disorder who does and did well in life, and another who I'll never stop advocating for, who does longer and longer terms of incarceration with each of their crimes.

[@isabellrc]

I understand the diagnosis of having a mental health disease since a teenager, I am not in my 50s. And, yes, it is a painful journey, and the system is broken. My heart breaks for ALL who endure these painful conditions. The STIGMA MUST END! I feel very saddened for both the mother & grandmother, as their understanding of mental health diseases, and coming to terms with the vast pain that usually endures a lifetime. Sadly, in certain cultures this has remained a taboo, often leading to SHAME! Therefore, there is no Seeking of professional help. Both of these women can do great & good works especially in communities where more attention is needed. We ALL MUST BE ABLE TO ACCESS AFFORDABLE MENTAL HEALTHCARE NOW; the percentages of people diagnosed and the younger aged children with illnesses is staggering; suicides are increasing. Now, Mr. Brooks….., he for whatever reasons chose not to seek out, or maintain care he does need. He CHOSE to destroy any chances to create a meaningful life; yes, these illnesses may hinder, yet they are absolutely NO EXCUSE TO MAIM, KILL & Mock Society for his actions! He plays a bad acting victim. No true remorse. He cannot be in everyday society.

[@Talk2Me7]

@@isabellrc narcissism is another form of mental illness

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@georgemartin5980 Don't advocate for your family member who keeps doing crimes -- we innocent people are hurt by crimes, so please do NOT support or encourage that family member. Do what you can to get them locked up, to protect us decent people.

[@deborahhershey3045]

TY Summer Wheeler as the vast majority of those who suffer with bipolar are a danger to themselves v others. DB was never diagnosed with Bipolar. His diagnoses are as follows > narcissistic sociopath with a heavy dose of 'oppositional defiance DISorder' against Authority FIGures'. DB has no empathy for others as only his needs and WANTS matter to him' and when things go wrong in his life for making BAD decisions, it's always someone or some thing else's fault, never his. He plays the 'victim' card to the 9s and that has worked for him for 40 years until he decided to cross the line from schooled liar and petty thief to gangsta murderer! Waukesha was his ATTACK against our society as a whole!

[@Theguyguyguy]

Big ups to the person in Belgium who's hate mail still lives in his head!

[@bretthatesgirlsify]

The real mvp 🎉

[@ginabethcairns4955]

attorney Zack W., hiding the fact he's about break out in laughter was priceless

[@malleyelaine]

I was looking for this comment bc I was thinking the same thing!!!!!

[@MstrssKat]

Did his grandmother really say what she said?!?! She says mental health should be addressed early in people's lives, yet she did NOTHING for her grandson

[@honey6571]

i know, i was thinking the same thing, where were they?

[@Pinkheartbwell]

Ikr.. she did that while boasting her credentials for all the 30 or 40 years she mentioned..

[@zxyatiywariii8]

And she said she's a "mental health coach"! 😳🤦🏾‍♀️🤬

[@kyleanderson2949]

She was too busy getting her fake doctorate and sticking those hooptie letters to her dusty walls

[@yessa1132]

They expect that the first time he got locked up in jail, the jail should have found all this beautiful resources for him, but that’s not how it works. Thy self, family, friends also need to seek for help. You can’t claim mental health, yet never looked for any resources.

[@jimmyjam4213]

I have watched the part where she asked him what’s his recommendation over and over and over!! I love the mental anguish she put him through. He deserved that!

[@shayvidatv]

That was truly a treat. That scumbag really thought he was going to go to some treatment facility 😂.

[@jimmyjam4213]

@@shayvidatv I agree!!! A treat!! You said it best!!!

[@patriciafoster3347]

Me too

[@ronlynam2881]

This man has gotta be one of the worst examples of a human being i have ever seen. He should never have had opportunity to commit this crime. All the victims were failed by the justice system not keeping us safe. 1000$ bond for lifelong violent criminal ridiculous.

[@jimmyjam4213]

I am absolutely so GRATEFUL that the judge threw the book at him!!! And he has the nerve to appeal!! THE AUDACITY!!!!

[@cazsmith2358]

This is the first time throughout this trial, I’ve seen this judge share her emotions. She has been SO composed and incredibly well held throughout this. I admire her so much ❤❤❤

[@braddehler1811]

Absolutely agree. She has been more than patient and always professional. Well done. big ups

[@chiefkyle1098]

A judge isn't supposed to show emotion. This is why women shouldn't be judges.

[@Royalty_girlie]

@@chiefkyle1098 um. Anyways. Darell who gave you a phone. Get back to your cell.

[@zxyatiywariii8]

@@chiefkyle1098 They can show their emotions AFTER the sentence is read. Like she did. Some women wouldn't make good judges (I wouldn't) but some men don't make good judges.

[@melissahanselman5574]

@@chiefkyle1098 I've seen many judges that were men show emotions. Especially anger. It's still an emotion and this is usually mid trial. She waited until the end. She knew victims families. I'm sure this wasn't an easy case for her to hear but she gets an A+.

[@chriswarfield7520]

I think he actually believed his speech was gonna convince the judge to send him to a mental health hospital.

[@shirleywiese5230]

😂😂

[@patriciafoster3347]

He absolutely did

[@bretthatesgirlsify]

lol he thought he was gonna pop Xanax and watch golden girls in bunny slippers the rest of his life

[@Beautiful_Mess]

He did. He felt like he’s getting life, maybe she’d send him to a hospital. 😂 He’s right where he belongs.

[@patriciafoster3347]

@@Beautiful_Mess Although Dodge got sick and tired of him and he’s been moved.

[@Itsjustme115]

Early treatment is YOUR job “mom” stop blaming the system for your son being a murderer, DV abuser, thief, liar, dead beat father and much more. You bailed him out you gave him the murder weapon a day after using same weapon on a woman! You are not fully to blame but you are a responsible party

[@windywednesday4166]

Yes she is. I'm wondering if we're going to see some lawsuits aimed at her in the near future over this.

[@amandanouly]

Ethan Crumbley’s parents are being charged in Michigan for knowing their son’s mental issues but provided their son with the gun that killed those kids. The judge said, “Darrell Brooks used the car to kill those people as if he had a gun”, the car that his Mom owns and knew that he ran over his girlfriend’s foot before with because she bailed him out for that incident. She should of locked up that car and treated as a weapon that he could do this again. The families should sue the mother for wrongful death suit. She was an enabler to this criminal.

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Yes exactly! Btw this is off topic but your dog is adorable! Cuddling my dogs helped me, during this horrible monster's trial.

[@windywednesday4166]

@@amandanouly yup, the only problem is going to be if she has anything that makes a lawsuit worthwhile... of course I could see someone doing it out of anger if they have the funds.

[@jonathangullett3143]

They need to go after the mom. The mom really contributed to Themis by giving him the keys to the car…

[@Rooftop_yoga_queen]

Wow the disrespect is next level - can’t even stay quiet during the Judge’s sentencing after having the nerve to speak for over 2 hours!!

[@JadeoftheGlade]

I wonder how often he was imagining murdering the judge. Probably very.

[@maggiemiller6056]

A true narcissist.

[@Rooftop_yoga_queen]

@@maggiemiller6056 Absolutely - I've never seen so much disruptive behaviour in a court room ...

[@Rooftop_yoga_queen]

@@JadeoftheGlade oh yeah the death stares he gave off were just emotionless - glad he is now locked up away from the community ...

[@kristenbarker29]

Why was he not put on a time restraint like the victims? He babbled absolutely nothing for 2 hours

[@itsmaine0303]

So, a couple of things I noticed about what he chose to say those 2 hours he rambled. 1. Instead of using his time to address the victims, he spent more time talking about Attny Opper. Because when a narcissist feels that they no longer can control you, they will try to control what people think about you. 2. He isn't as "confused" as he was trying to make himself look. He was extremely careful with every one of his words throughout those 2 hours to never, ever, actually admit to the crimes. In layman's terms, his "apology" was for the pain and hurt this "tragic event" caused. He never once put himself as the cause of their pain. He's hoping for an appeal and if he admitted to the crimes that would hurt him. A true calculated, manipulative, narcissist, to the core!!

[@pryncesskut1]

Very noticeable to me as well. He is a snake in the grass.

[@arvendekoh2266]

Uncouth. This man can't even admit RESPONSIBILITY! I feel sorry for the god he believes in, I don't believe it's the same one we know o.O

[@MommaBear_316]

ABSOLUTELY 100% you couldn't be more correct! Thank you for calling that out

[@windywednesday4166]

That's really interesting. I skipped over some of what he said. I did catch that he said he wasn't going to address the hurtful comments by the DA Opper... and then went on to blather about how hurtful her comments were for like half an hour!

[@noface9157]

Bingo 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@valerieg369]

How dare he say he loves his kids when he doesnt pay any child support and never sees them, they live in other states.... His lips flap with nothing but lies.

[@weenfain2321]

I literally started crying when the court clapped reading off the sentencing for those who lost their lives.. I wasn’t expecting it to be that emotional

[@emilyflotilla931]

Me either...

[@christina5kids16grands]

@@saradecapua3264 Agreed. Absolutely appropriate. If he killed my loved one..my child...I swear I'd have been kicked out of that courtroom every day. They exercised a lot of restraint and control with all of his antics. I doubt we'll ever see anything like this again. It was fascinating, excruciating, mesmerizing, horrifying, and gut wrenching.

[@RicardoSantos-cu2rs]

That might be and i understand your emotions but i myself did 6 years in prison and i lerned that a man anus is no diferent from a women anus, its all in your head. also, sometimes you give and sometimes you get.

[@justthatgirl-ct4jo]

@@saradecapua3264 I think they have to do that because of not only preventing disruption, but also to keep things unbiased. Imagine people gasping, crying, or clapping in front of a jury. I don't think it really mattered today though. His guilt had already been decided as well as his sentence. She was also tactful about allowing it for the murder charges then reeling it back in for everything else. This judge is exceptional.

[@heehaw8401]

Any court outbursts could have resulted in a mistrial. No one wanted that.

[@calilove6445]

A couple things.. After watching his mom and grandma speak, I could see how his horrible behavior went on and on for 40 years. They didn't get it . They're almost as delusional as Darrell!! I think the narcissism runs in his family to varying degrees. Also, I LOVE when Judge Dorow sentenced him and said, "... because you deserve it!" Lol! I'm glad this demon is never getting out.

[@alyb5666]

1000%!! All enablers

[@tenacious645]

Genetic trash

[@mariataranto315]

Darrell does not have mental illness. He is just an evil human being. He should have of been in jail not in the streets. His mother has enabled this behavior all his life as well as judges not giving strict sentences.

[@skybailey4792]

Throw Brooks’ mom in jail too

[@Froby2378]

Totally

[@aliciaclifford2765]

When I think I’m having a hard day at work I’ll remember what this judge has had to endure for a month. She did an amazing job.

[@quesoqueso7598]

This guy is an extreme headache

[@donnabelle701-MiMi]

GREAT IDEA!

[@tommybrown9534]

@@quesoqueso7598 yes he is, but cut him some slack.. "some days he doesn't know what's up and whats down. He just doesn't know.. but he WANTS to know..." 😄

[@kyleanderson2949]

He wants to show that he can “beat this.” No, darell. You showed that when you beat Erika. You’re done, bud.

[@BBB-rd2qi]

What about Sue Opper, DA?! She prepared this case for a year, while running the DA’s office, and was there for the victims!

[@saraFrederick-e9m]

How did Sue Opper keep a straight face? God Bless Sue Opper🙏🏻❤️

[@curtconn8149]

Zach had to cover his face when Brooks said" without them you wouldn't have a case." The entire prosecution had a difficult job with him and did such a professional job

[@clinicallyinane8098]

The irony of Darrell Brooks's mother lecturing the court that they could have avoided the tragedy if he had received mental health care when he was younger.

[@shayvidatv]

That was a slap in the face. She has too much nerve putting the responsibility of his medical needs onto others when she raised that heartless demon.

[@tamararutland-mills9530]

He would have been in jail and this whole thing would not have happened if his mother had not bailed him out. Think of it!

[@magical571]

I mean... i never got help in that regard from my parents, quite the opposite in fact, but i was lucky to find help among the adults at school. There should be a safety-net around children, since so many parents (for all kinds of reasons) fail to attend these type of needs.

[@shayvidatv]

@@tamararutland-mills9530 exactly! It burns me up to see her not being held responsible for anything. This mother had a no contact order against him on 11/5/21 after he assaulted Erika Patterson. She didn't even allow him in her house because of his violent behavior. For her to violate that order and allow him who drivers license is suspended, drive her vehicle again after his behavior and his so called "mental illness" is absolutely ridiculous! This needs to be addressed because of the lives that were affected!

[@mountainmermaid8]

She means that somebody ("the system") should have given him free help.

[@elizabethjohnson8269]

Pathetic seeing all the tears he sheds for his speakers but non for the children who spoke with tears trapped in their throats.

[@DatHombre]

Seriously- as soon as his people frame him as the victim, all of a sudden he's so emotional. Just the absolute worst type of human. That 6th grade little girl yesterday in specific had me straight up balling. Many of the impact statements did, but that one absolutely deeeestroyed me.

[@InfernoDragon666]

I found it so hard to watch the victim impact statements. The strength they showed was incredible.

[@debbiecharles7912]

Exactly! And you can see why he is the way he is with his mother, grandmother preaching to everyone and making pathetic excuses for him. His best friend is unbelievable saying she trusts her life to a career criminal 🤔

[@auzziernvdl]

I’m not a violent person and never been in a fight (except with siblings) in my life but I really wanted to throat punch that monster. I really think it would have made me feel better. The eye rolling, sarcastic facial gestures and clapping during victim impact statements was just too friggin much for me.

[@MistaDontPlay34]

@@debbiecharles7912 that wasn't his best friend. That was his kid's mother. Well one of them. But yea she's totally manipulated from years of brooks in her life. She definitely lied about his character too

[@rhutabaga420]

In his police interview, when they were still being vague about the severity of the injuries he caused, he kept asking them to tell him how bad it was, but it wasn't because he was worried about the victims or the fact that he had maybe just ended people's lives, he simply wanted to know what charges he would be facing, i.e. murder or not. He kept saying, "Just tell me what I'm facing" etc. Not knowing yet if he had killed people or not, what he was concerned about was the charges. Himself. Absolutely disgusting.

[@Anonymous-uw4sr]

🤮

[@Catherine-u8l]

Also he said, “ What about my shoulder”. And even that was a lie!

[@Beautiful_Mess]

Yeah, he’s basura.

[@patriciafoster3347]

And Det Carpenter and Det Stern were APPALLED to say the least. They were the perfect interrogators.

[@patriciafoster3347]

LOVE LOVE LOVE that she included count 76….Erika…..consecutive to all other sentences. 😂😂 So he’ll be serving time for 1000+ years for all he did to her.

[@walkertianna091]

Judge Dorow's remarks were so well thought-out. She held on to the victims every word. She held on to the states every piece of evidence. She is truly a beautiful person. God bless the victims in this attack. So awful😢

[@BDJ4mTex]

I feel sorry for the correctional officers who will need to deal with him everyday.

[@leilanipel1]

They are heroes. Much respect.

[@AfterTheRains]

Where he is going the officers will not accept that behaviour.

[@listeningeyes3298]

Mr. JJ, Prison guards WILL NOT allow OR put up with his “I am now your center of the world, therefore I am running things now”, and the prisoners themselves will make EVERYTHING CLEAR TO him, and NOT NICELY.

[@haretyper4954]

Ugh imagine being his cell mate 😱

[@OutsideTheRopes]

@@haretyper4954 He won’t be able to behave like this in prison.

[@lorriedeedamas9260]

He’s only crying because of the loss of HIS freedom, the loss of his “hypothetical” life. He’s not crying for the lives he so selfishly and recklessly took. He rolled his eyes all through the victim impact statements. He slapped his chest in a mocking way when the victim impact statements were read. He didn’t shed a tear. He focused on how HE felt disrespected, not on how disrespectful HE was to the families of those who lost loved ones or who had their lives flipped upside down. He doesn’t feel remorse for the victims. He feels remorse only for himself. So while he sits his rest of his days with bars for walls, he can do all the disrespect and eye rolling he wants. Let’s see how far that gets him.

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Exactly! According to his license, he's 5'9" 130 pounds, that's not big for a man in prison, and even felons hate child-killers.

[@Hugo_Tate]

well said

[@jamesjackson5020]

Well said. Perceived disrespect is of course deserved and understood. He has a very simple and underdeveloped set of emotional and mental tools at his disposal. Completely reactionary, without giving time and space between his perception and his response to his perception. My POV is that he believes he deserves respect for being mentally unwell, and that the victims showing him 'disrespect' is them not understanding that he feels he is a victim to that mental illness, which is something that takes over him and he has no control over. I understand that to some degree, but he must understand that his body is the emblem that represents their loved ones deaths, even he believes it was not 'him' acting in what he would call his 'right mind'........ The mentally ill one that took over the real 'him' is also him. So if he sees himself as having two distinct personalities, it does not mean they are not both within his realm of of control. Of course they are within his realm of control. Perhaps it felt as if it was not within his realm of control. He must really question who he is, but instead of just getting caught up in himself and how feels, far far far far more, considering how others feel. It's clear that he has an established disregard for the wellbeing of others, in the pursuit of his own wellbeing, without having realised that his wellbeing and the wellbeing of others are deeply interconnected.

[@desmondmcdade4934]

Very well said, he deserves everything gets.

[@nickgiovanni6518]

Cheeks getting clapped

[@missionsquirrel]

That sentencing was perfection. He deserves nothing less. Everyone involved in this trial did so well, the prosecution were excellent, the judge was so incredibly intelligent and allowed him just enough leeway for him to repeatedly bury himself over and over again in front of the jury, the victims and families, witnesses, were so strong. I'm so sorry that people died I'm in the UK, but I've just watched the entirety of this case and I'm absolutely impressed with the justice system displayed. Good job, everyone.

[@willdenham]

He cried at his opening, his closing, and his sentencing. The man really knows how to make himself cry when the subject is himself.

[@joannegregory3024]

Yep true narcissist

[@Beautiful_Mess]

He feels like he’s the only person who lost his life around this attack. Even in the interrogation, it was all about him. “I’m losing my life”, “I need to call my girls”, “What am I facing”. All of his comments or questions were about him. SMH

[@countof3everybodyOD]

The subject matter jurisdiction

[@drewski1535]

​@@countof3everybodyOD 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 that's why he was sad never got verified proof of subject matter jurisdiction

[@patriciafoster3347]

You got it!

[@jordandixon8581]

I am so glad she called him out on the way he acted towards the victims and is calling him out for having no remorse. I love her.

[@carolyncurry9615]

I appreciated that she spoke of the victim’s testimonies yesterday, quoting them directly, making sure he heard it again since he was busy rolling his eyes and giving them the “wrap it up” sign. Maybe he grasp a bit of it today…

[@zxyatiywariii8]

She's my hero! ❤❤❤

[@domisthebomb09]

@@carolyncurry9615 not him having a wrap it up sign

[@erikajackett5958]

There are so many young girls looking up to Judge Dorrow right now. Her patience and professionalism are incredible.

[@mikeandmals]

Yessssss!!!!

[@shayvidatv]

👍🏼 Agreed.

[@diedraaschenbeck8876]

Young and old. I’m 38 and I was inspired immensely.

[@aurusblack1244]

As an adult, I look up to Judge Jennifer R. Dorrow. She is the shining example of professionalism we didn't know we needed.

[@a.d.4536]

Many young girls in college are being taught to hate whytepeople just like Darrell Brooks. They will let monsters like him off for “the woke Revolution” or whatever

[@Princesss93]

He gave a filibuster, only to be sentenced to centuries in prison. What a loser.

[@alantonix213]

Sentenced to centuries in prison even though I'm willing to bet he won't live longer than 5 years out of his sentence.

[@Vizzini_]

"centuries"...labeling it that really drives home the magnitude of his sentence

[@alantonix213]

@@Vizzini_ *CENTURIES* All those *CENTURIES* added up to a *MILLENIUM* in prison.

[@Vizzini_]

@@alantonix213 Exactly

[@Princesss93]

@@rosiesingleton6480 nearly a thousand or so.

[@chelleglenney156]

Spoke for over 2 hours publicly in dead silence but didn't realize he did... then chuckles like he went too long on an acceptance speech. What a text book case narcissist.

[@hazeleyes3176]

Excellent summation by the judge. Love that she didn't allow him to disrupt it. He's powerless, always was.

[@ps7074]

He tried so hard to make this about him, but then the Judge came and returned the Attention to the real Victims. Thank you judge! Love from Germany! And thank you to the Law & Crime Network for giving other Countries the Opportunity to watch the Trial ♥️

[@patriciafoster3347]

It was stunning!

[@ntdman21]

Goodbye Darrell Brooks. You are now forgotten

[@dailybackup8372]

WHO?

[@ET_Don]

Who?

[@tamawashere6855]

grounds? 😂

[@JadeoftheGlade]

2,000 year sentence.

[@joshuajohns8509]

He doesn’t even deserve a goodbye

[@theresanewjersey287]

I love how she left him in the other room holding his sign up. She finally got her chance to ignore him.

[@butterflyray1]

Did you watch the way he was moving it back and forth. Straight up weirdo!

[@tommybrown9534]

Lol she let him beg for 2 hours straight... Going on about how he wants to beat his illness.. "I didn't ask to be born this way, I just want help...I wanna beat this!!".. Lol..he really thought he had her convinced.. just to say NOPE, LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE!! 😆😆😆😆

[@LilTex0825]

X6

[@beecos08]

Yes when she finally ignored him that was good to my Spirit! I lmao every time he held up a sign, waved his hands, or tried to get her attention. I loved it.

[@andrewvanderhoof2531]

@@tommybrown9534 lmao he just wants to be an example and a role model to show people that anyone can overcome and beat their mental health disorders!! He truly is a pathetic and disgusting creature.

[@bigfishbunny77]

I feel so sorry for any teacher whose ever had Brooks in class, any employer whose ever given him a chance, and every child he's made whose had to be parented by him.

[@Marksummerman]

You think he ever had a job ? lol his job was to beat up and shake down the numerous women he got pregnant

[@nope...........]

Amen

[@ericleguizamon2194]

There is a city full of sub humans like him or worse here in Milwaukee

[@kyleanderson2949]

Good points. Chances are he hasn’t had many employers

[@leightapex]

He only ever had one legit job and he stayed for like a week. So, no worries there. He didn’t spend a single second parenting any of his children so, no worries there. Owes 40k in unpaid child support. And it’s unclear whether he actually finished high school or just left and got a GED later but i would put money on the GED. So, basically no worries there either.

[@CraftCollector]

He holds no ill will toward the victims???? Did he actually have the nerve to say that? WOW!

[@donnabelle701-MiMi]

Unbievable!🤬🤬🤬

[@AedanGUnit]

Yes,he actually made that statement and also said he wasn’t judging anybody who spoke mean about him. What a total self absorbed fool.

[@martynspooner5822]

Yes it wasnt personal he was a non judgemental murdering scumbag

[@valerie362]

I didn't think I could love DA Hopper more until I saw her stare down Brooks as he dared to question her integrity. She's an inspiration

[@chryscroc]

THIS ☝️👏👏

[@dannywilliams6290]

Yeah that was amazing

[@gabbyserrano9015]

What time stamp is this?

[@valerie362]

@@gabbyserrano9015 Oof! It took a while to find because he's constantly making ridiculous faces and they cut to her. It starts when he called her by name at 1:18:30 or just before. I can't stomach watching him again.

[@zxyatiywariii8]

I love her! She also did everything she could to ameliorate the suffering of the families and survivors too, by stopping Brooks' hateful questions whenever she legally could.

[@patriciafoster3347]

This is the first time in my life I have felt total hate towards a person.

[@shayvidatv]

Same here 😫..

[@jh9374]

Yup.

[@dcrelief]

with 76 charges against him, he has the audacity to question another's integrity. smh.

[@dr.stacey7283]

You could tell at the end that Judge Dorrow had so many emotions when she closed out the case. I applaud her for her patience and professionalism throughout this case. At times I truly didn’t understand how she could do it, but I’m sure the souls of the victims and their families kept her focused. One trail, no chance for appeal; no reason for appeal at any moment in the trial. This way all the families can at least put this part of the process behind them. Thank you Judge Darrow and continued thoughts and prayers to the Waukesha community.

[@windywednesday4166]

Yes, there were a number of times when I could see the emotional strain on her from having to deal with him it was really hard to watch. The way she continued on was nothing less than heroic. Right up to the last he's laying into her that she's a "public servant" and she has to answer his questions! Unbelievable.

[@EricaGamet]

He has 20 days to appeal the case. Maybe he'll still be talking and forget to file an appeal. Also, with no lawyer, good luck to him!

[@dr.stacey7283]

@@windywednesday4166 Heroic indeed

[@dr.stacey7283]

@@EricaGamet or waving a paper that says “Objection.” It was nice to see Judge Durrow be firmer today with removing him from the courtroom, muting him and turning off her monitor of him. To hear her speak uninterrupted so thoughtfully about the victims before the actual sentencing was quite moving.

[@TapirusT]

She sometimes was frustratingly lenient on him but I know she was covering her bases… To get this solid conviction for such a horrific crime and such a bizarre trial with brooks and his indecency at every possible turn.

[@patriciafoster3347]

After being thrown out twice….he so wanted to get back in there again. I LOVE how she ignored him. Finally.

[@michellewagoner22]

And even Susan sd judge let him come bk and all he done was stand and argue saying "that STILL isn't ans my question" and she DID but he couldn't hear he'd for talking over her

[@tiffanysadlertlc]

The audacity of him saying it’s not just about reading and quoting scriptures but it’s about living it. Are you kidding me? I don’t know how the victims kept their composure! I think the judge’s demeanor aided in their ability. This community is truly amazing!

[@cmc0323]

I cannot lie - hearing his chains every time he moves his arms brings me joy

[@bellaluvluv]

Thank you Judge Dorow 🙌🏾 the jury and my condolences to the families and community 🥺

[@LouisGedo]

💯 %

[@rosalynjeffery9510]

Exactly 💯

[@nowasiwassaying...1699]

This whole trial, the only person he EVER cries for is himself. Such a narcissist.

[@Enoughalready20237]

He used his sentencing time to take up beef with Opper. Unreal.

[@Jeffrey040584]

It's so scary to me to know we live in a world where there are people like this man walking amongst us in everyday society.

[@editedforprivacy207]

I scares me there are people who actually defend this POS. You heard the mother and grandmother? I can say if this is at all representative of Detroit, we should just burn it down. Nothing of value is left there.

[@patriciafoster3347]

He HAS to be among the top ten WORST.

[@emmecohen4306]

YES…I hear you!! They are among us!! And you don’t know WHO it’s going to be. It could be anyone. I grew up with a narcissist for a father…probably had antisocial personality disorder like DB, but on a lesser level. Now, as an adult, I am so cautious about who I let into my life. I keep people at a distance so I don’t get caught in someone’s web.

[@drewski1535]

And sad part is we don't know it until they snap and they go on a killing spree or commit some heinous crime

[@whyrobotslie8076]

Dawn Woods is a scary dude

[@bklyncrownheights]

The most satisfying part for me is at the end when the Sheriff's team surrounds the offender. He was held in place at each point, whatever needed to be done to remove him from the court. These officers showed this monster respect; I commend these court officers. Watching this part repeatedly, knowing that this evil person will spend the remaining part of his life in prison. This portion gives me great pride and admiration for our judicial system. Darrell Brooks, welcome to your new life.

[@myroselle6987]

That and watching his nasty face as he realized that Judge Dorow hadn’t fallen for his ploy to get sympathy and be put into a locked treatment facility. I believe he really thought he had her fooled. The way his eyes started to squint and his forehead crinkled up. It was great!!! He’s disgusting!

[@msannthrope1863]

Wow. I’ve watched this trial like it was my JOB. That was a truly just and satisfying verdict. Judge Dorow is brilliant. ❤

[@donnabelle701-MiMi]

Me too…call me an addict on this case…I didn’t miss a minute of this trial.

[@msannthrope1863]

@@donnabelle701-MiMi me neither. I actually came in on it days after it had started and went back and watched everything I’d missed.

[@claricewatson6806]

So did I. I started watching bits and pieces then went back and watched from the beginning to the end. I was obsessed. My husband would come home and say, "Are you still watching this?? He's guilty already. Lol

[@lsdiesel8025]

So these are the people who watch daytime television!

[@lsdiesel8025]

@@claricewatson6806 Your husband needs to grow a pair & tell you to go get a job! 😂

[@notthefather3919]

I think the judge inadvertently revealed the motive behind this. When he was berating Erika Patterson on the jail phone call when he was locked up in Milwaukee, he was demanding she put money on his bail. That's it. He was enraged that she gave him no money. So the story he told the detectives about getting money from her was somewhat true. He was trying to bully her into giving him money, that's why he took her foodstamp card. So, in a rage, he drove through the parade because her friends stopped him.

[@trishmccarthydavis3425]

Nailed it!!

[@aitijv0ih9f67]

Many judges talk about motives during the sentencing hearing, for the record, for the appeal that the defendants will likely bring.

[@notthefather3919]

@Avina I'm not sure what good a motive will do on appeal if motive isn't an element of a crime.

[@bburgess5003]

I’ve heard the supposed contents of his other calls to Erika and he flat out threatens her life. He says something like “You think my people are gonna let you keep walking. My people gon’ do what I tell dem to do.” He’s an absolute monster. And a demon.

[@notthefather3919]

@@bburgess5003 i saw that video as well. The judge really omitted a lot from that call. I think that's why he's charged with witness intimidation.

[@RJ_488]

I can’t stop thinking about the Sparks Family. My heart is with you.

[@theultimaterental]

The moment I’ve been waiting for since Day 1! I could not stand how completely ignorant and un remorseful this joker was. So happy with this sentence!

[@Vinlaell]

i love how brooks said "you get minimal time to reflect in a place like this" rofl, I been to prison and this is so bogus that's all prison really offers.

[@domisthebomb09]

Erica Patterson is such a huge trigger for him. He was quiet until she was brought up. Imagine having that kinda power over a man

[@Sixxdee9]

He pimped her. She was probably his only source of income and he definitely views her as his property.

[@veronicasmith1933]

He blames her for all if this. Its her fault he's gotten 1k plus years in jail. Him refusing to use the brake pedal had literally nothing to do with it.

[@Mourning_Stahr]

I think he hates Erica because of the whole thing of him getting her pregnant as a minor. Because he got her pregnant he now has to be of the s*x offender list. Idk but when I re watch the whole trial (I’ve watched it more than 10 times already) I got the vibe that he might feel so type of way towards Erica because of that.

[@betsybeauchamp9640]

​@@Mourning_Stahr LOL😅😅 I think I have watched the entire trial 5-6 times 😅😅😅😅

[@Mistiqueleague123]

@@Mourning_Stahrexactly on point! Because a narcissist cant fathom loosing control to someone worth less than them, especially a woman!

[@cynthiakirk2647]

It's easier for the mother to say he's crazy than to say her child is a monster. The grandma wanted all to know she was a doctor and that she helped the less fortunate what and how did that have to do with this monster

[@Princesss93]

Probably a ministry doctorate.

[@heidilecompte4198]

Too bad preacher granny with all her patting herself on the back couldn’t/didn’t help her own grandson.

[@michaelshreve4471]

I believe she is just as delusion and away from reality as he is… it definitely runs in the family

[@markh2355]

That mother and grandmother made him believe he was a victim, they made that POS.

[@georgiadreamingbb1245]

Seems the apple doesn't fall from the trees... lol he shows similar traits and behaviors mannerisms as well.

[@caylawashburn]

The way he talks... the way he swallows, the way he doesnt care for anything about himself. Disgusting.

[@colettemiller2677]

His voice is like nails on a chalkboard. He is so annoying.

[@MonicaGarcia-ox1wp]

This is my third time watching this trial. Each time I catch more details and find inspiration to have more patience with people who exasperate me. I am SURE Brooks wanted to be in a health facility to be drugged out of his mind for the rest of his life. In jail, he'll have to endure with a clear mind the loneliness, scariness, boredom of a lifetime of being forgotten to everybody he ever knew and to the world. No child of his will even WANT to be in contact with him. His mom didn't even want him living with her, and prefered he live in the car with Erika. Never once was she present in his trial, she didn't lie for him with the cops, honestly, she's finally free of him. He will be miserable because he will never control anybody ever again, and he will forever have to follow orders even though "he is a grown man and nobody tells him what to do." Justice was done.

[@shirleywiese5230]

Do you know when he was removed during victim statement? I didn’t see it.

[@pattihill7244]

I rewatched the trial this past week as I was stuck in bed. Also I didn't have the heart to watch the 1st week last year, which I suspected would be victim testimony. It's fascinating to watch start to finish, & to see Brooks catch on & to use knowledge he learned from the judge or prosecutors on previous days. Finally, it's infuriating to hear his final tirade at sentencing, where he preaches pseudochristianity, he outs the other 3 mothers of his kids by name knowing he's being broadcast worldwide, he tells the victims it's going to take time to heal, and rants about DA Sue Opper while attemting to triangulate by saying he respects Atty's Winchow & Baisy. In DB's own words, "it's mind-boggling"!

[@mommabear76]

His mother bailed him out 2 days prior to what he did in this case. She was the enabler n still during the trial when they would talk everyday after court She was still the enabler.

[@pattihill7244]

Such a brave girl!

[@skyehamm9629]

@@shirleywiese5230it was a couple hours in I think.

[@karlaovers3253]

May God bless this judge!!! She is awesome!!

[@monster8392]

Even a little resemblance of Wonder Woman - Linda Carter. This judge is a Wonder Woman. She needs a raise.

[@Murph110]

@@monster8392 I sat a few tables over from Linda Carter in a restaurant in DC the 90’s. Yes, very beautiful. Judge Darrow is just as, more beautiful than….

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Yes! God bless this judge, and the people of Waukesha 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@monster8392]

@@Murph110 I'm gonna take your word for that , you lucky duck. I've of course never met either woman, but they both are beautiful super hero's in this mans eyes.

[@jh9374]

I haven’t heard “lucky duck” in forever. Love it and thank you for reminding me! (Also….a little bit of gentle levity in the midst of this horror show!)

[@brian3344]

I found the comments from Brooks and his family appalling why they let this fool ramble on is beyond me. It's really quite disgusting . The grandmothers self promotion in what she had done for Detroit and for her newly found awareness for mental health was especially grandiose and narcissistic imo. His mother and grandmother both did not show any remorse for the victims only for Brooks. It's easy to see where Brooks gets it from.

[@grandma651]

I feel that Brooks mom was put the shame on the judge by quoting, "if we offer people mental health at an early age, there will be less court cases. But the truth is Ms. Brooks never got him help at all. Her and Brooks are a piece of work.

[@patriciafoster3347]

It was hard. But she gave him 2 hours to apologize. Just for safe keeping. I hated it too…but she did what was right.

[@MistaDontPlay34]

Because the recurring theme is give brooks enough rope to hang himself. This case will be studied for decades. They let a narcissist fully prove that's exactly what he is. It was perfect allowing him to bury himself deeper n deeper

[@StevenKroeger]

Him lucky I was not the Judge..I would have smashed Him face in .. Him a Lucky dude there is no Death penalty ..have a nice time ..Life in De Penn ..ha ha ha haaaaaaaa ha haaaaaa

[@NewEngland721]

His grandmother apologized to the victims for what he had done

[@dave.willard]

How do you punish a narcissist? Put them in a supermax with no interactions and only 1 hour a day to walk in circles.

[@itzjess88]

He'll probably thrive. Supermax almost broke me. Normal ppl can't handle it. Sociopaths can.

[@emmecohen4306]

We can only hope that he self destructs!! I’m sure that not only the prison guards, but also the other inmates will keep him in check. I think he may have a rude awakening. I think he’s only been in jail, as opposed to prison…prison is a bit different than regular jail. You never know…he may get some fan mail and fangirls and maybe get a girlfriend on the outside. There are some pretty messed up women who fall for inmates…LOL!!😊

[@tccycling]

Nothing better than watching him on video in the other room, not able to talk. His lies are his only weapon, and when he is muted, he can't even lie anymore, which removes the only real power he has. It's glorious. There hasn't been a more insufferable human being than him.

[@PhyskoaNarkaios]

I actually can't believe he didn't cry until his family spoke. If that were me who hurt so many, they would've had to drag me into court sobbing everyday. The victim statements were so moving, it's proof of his callousness that he didn't feel for not even one of the victims as they read their statements. He is a poor excuse for a human.

[@PhyskoaNarkaios]

I also watched his statement on 1.75 speed because he's not worth the time.

[@BrandyFossett]

Right? I cried during the victim impact statements. For his three people’s statements? Not a tear. Not a welling of tears. It was ridiculous to see him cry because of it.

[@ginnylynn2628]

Judge Dorow is a true inspiration. I hope many people in law, and in law school can look up to her as the true hero she is. The victims of this senseless tragedy are beautiful people who saw something I don’t even want to start trying to imagine, and still came together to help each other. I pray that every single one of them gets the healing and closure they need. I’ve never met any of these people, but their families and their own statements make me wish I did. May their community come back stronger together.❤ For Dawn Woods and Mary Edwards. You keep lying to yourselves and your community of him being mentally ill. If it makes you feel better living in a lie, so be it. But just so you know, your son/grandson was nothing short of what nightmares are made of. He is cold, controlled, an abuser, a bully, a terrorist. He put many lives in danger, and he seized many hearts with fear. That is not a mental disease or illness. That is evil, that even God himself has to one day judge. Hold onto your lies or your false hope, Ms. Woods and Ms. Edwards. The rest of the world knows what an evil coward looks like, and his name is Darrell Edward Brooks Jr.

[@AedanGUnit]

Amen and Amen. Exactly!

[@ericleguizamon2194]

Iz b Darell Moma Dawn Woods and I’dz beez telling y’all that mi Boi bez a good Boi and himz be havn tha mantal illnessez. He be drivn mi car and him had tha mantal illnessez and it bez them wite popul who in hiz way that be thay folt, they be in hiz way whan he bez drivin wit hiz mantal illnezz. He beez a kagd byrd

[@BBB-rd2qi]

I disagree! The true inspiration, the woman who people look to as a “hero” is DA Sue Opper. She worked diligently for a year preparing for this Trial. She went to the scene that fateful day a year ago. She assisted and supported almost 100 victims and their families. DA Opper did all of this while leading a team of Attorneys at a busy DA’s Office. Moreover, she sat in that courtroom during Brooks awful behavior and and antics for weeks, never losing site of the the verdict. DA Opper is the true hero here!

[@lisamariepocza4377]

I really hope that young girls and women learn about Judge D and DA Opper. They are role models to what strong, compassionate and incredible women should be. Their profesionalism under these very trying circumstances was amazing. If I were 20 years younger, I might consider law school myself. Not all Heroes wear capes.

[@lisamariepocza4377]

​@@BBB-rd2qishe and Judge D are incredible! Brilliant and passionate about protecting society from scum like this!

[@JudyElliott-l6b]

He is not making a statement. He is performing.

[@jamesreynolds4487]

He talked about what his children’s mothers were going through and he talked about himself this whole time. Did he ever stop to think of the people that he killed how their families feel? This is sick

[@betsyhenderson1964]

We are now in the morning after and I’m still elated that DB will never be free again. No tears for him. The victims and their families can now rest a little easier. This judge is a hero. She sat through the garbage this dude rambled on about and kept her composure before dropping the gigantic hammer on his narcissistic head. I would love to meet her one day. An absolute hero.

[@HeatherLoveLeffel]

Absolutely love the judge ignoring the monster DB while he waved his arms. DBs time of gulping up the spotlight is OVER!

[@theintuitiveunshrink2378]

This judge's sentencing remarks were absolutely incredible.

[@willdenham]

I liked that the judge brought up his delinquent child support charges, putting an end to the sob story he kept returning to about how close he was to his kids. When, in fact, he was a weed smoking, girlfriend beating, absentee father and bum who's mom let him live in her car.

[@Beautiful_Mess]

Absolutely was. Bum in every sense of the word.

[@countof3everybodyOD]

He was bouta make it big with his rap talents, though

[@betsybeauchamp9640]

​@@countof3everybodyOD😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@JessLBreen]

Jackson Sparks' parents DO NOT feel the same way how would you compare yourself to feeling the same way about not spending the holidays w/your family is ABSOLUTELY MINDBLOWING!

[@Mags7760]

I know what a disgusting disgraceful comment!

[@lindanc816]

I love how the Judge is ignoring Brooks in the muted courtroom. It is killing him to not be in control. We saw the evil raging monster he really is again today. Thank you Judge for putting him away forever and running the trial in a way that keeps him from appealing this conviction. He deserves every second of the misery he will endure.

[@sms676]

There is a difference between mental illness and being an abusive pos.

[@virginiastaats7375]

Couldn't just "I am sorry" still had to make it about himself. Definition of a narcissist.

[@jeanneshipton4911]

I love this judge , her compassion , and command of the law. shes brilliant.

[@21stcenturymouse]

A lifetime of Darrell Brooks telling the guards "I don't consent to these bars." "I don't consent to you locking the door." "I don't consent to you telling me when to shower." "I don't consent to being told when to have dinner."

[@Steve-nb1pe]

“I don’t consent to 4n4l s3x” hopefully as well.

[@AfterTheRains]

His future in prison won’t be the same as the prisons he’s been in before and his inmates will be a very different class to what he previously experienced.

[@dianagrandin4831]

Nah, he won't get away with that in jail. He'll probably be in protective custody so the inmates don't get him.

[@leonardkellum6984]

He's cell mate will be begging to be put in solitary after a bit of that.

[@Im_A_LumberJack_n_Thats_OK]

He'll be demanding that they arks him to do things, not tell.

[@Itsjustme115]

I’ve never seen a more compassionate patient well spoken Judge ever in all the cases I’ve watched! I hope she will be able to sleep after all these images she’s had to endure.

[@Rae_777]

Maybe it’s time to get your OWN house in order, Dr. Mary

[@scarthepeafowl1746]

She was absolutely genius to ask him what he thought his sentence or punishment should be...GOT EM! Called his bluff and made it so he had to reveal his true self to HIMSELF. We all saw through it but he thought he had them all fooled. She knew that would force him to admit and pop his big balloon of lies and facade he was blowing.

[@emmecohen4306]

I just get a laugh that his Mama, Granny, and him literally thought they could convince Judge Dorow to hospitalize him. That shows they have no understanding of the laws that surround mental illness. For one, Judge Dorow didn’t have the means to commit him to a mental institution because it was not one of the options available…plus DB is not incompetent and I believe in order to sentence someone to a treatment facility you need a court order and you have to be found incompetent. We must also protect the mentally fragile folks from danger. They are very vulnerable, and easily manipulated. DB is more a danger to others as opposed to himself. He belongs in prison. That’s the only way to keep society safe from him. But, as DB says, he’s “made peace with God!!” (Which is a lie…he’s using God to manipulate people) But yeah…he’s made peace. We’ll see how long it takes for him to bow down to the other inmates. I have a feeling they’ll put him in his place!!

[@mrchinchim9267]

His mother could have saved these lives and the suffering by not aiding this criminal. She continued to provide him a vehicle , even after he used the same vehicle to run over his girlfriend. She continued to help him out of the trouble he continually get in to. She is culpable.

[@heidilecompte4198]

Yes and she knew he was dangerous because she wouldn’t let him into her house.

[@windywednesday4166]

Yup, I hope she is looking at some lawsuits at the very least over this.

[@zxyatiywariii8]

@@windywednesday4166 I hope so too! They all need to file a civil suit against her. She bailed him out on November 19, and he attacked the parade on November 21. And by her OWN words, she KNEW he could be dangerously violent! 🤦🏾‍♀️🤬 This reminds me so much of how the kids at Parkland kept telling the school that Nicholas Cruz was dangerous, yet he was able to buy a gun. They told their parents, they told teachers, but because of "No Child Left Behind", he was able to murder 17, and traumatize countless more. Often (not always of course, but often) people around a potential mass murderer DO have an intrinsic _instinct_ that this person is dangerous. THAT'S when that person needs to be stopped. . . they SHOULDN'T be bailed out, they SHOULDN'T be able to buy a gun and lots of ammo. A friend of mine was SA'd in third grade by the exact same boys who the kids all KNEW were a danger, but the school refused to expel them for bringing weapons, or for beating up the other kids, or for basically terrorizing the whole school because of this insane belief that it would be unfair to kick them out. Until it was too late for my sweet friend, and they SA'd her. It basically ruined her life, which she tried to end as a child. And even now, as an adult, she suffers from PTSD and depression and is too traumatized to even work anywhere where she has to be around people she doesn't know. There are evil people in the world, and I'm sick to death of apologists like Dawn Woods coddling these evil people and enabling them. God bless Waukesha, and all the families and survivors 😥❤🙏🏽

[@destinybryner7267]

The girl friend is also the one who told him where she was that day, I'm surprised no one finds her at fault for this but they blame the mother

[@kyleanderson2949]

The restitution should also be taken from his loser mom. And used to pay down that 50k in child support he owes.

[@Sgtviolence]

Really wish I could be in that cell with him when he realizes that his show is over. It hits people like brooks later on.

[@user-gd8xm3eb9t]

His tone switch when she cold heartedly shut him down for trying to kiss her butt was absolutely comical. Just reverts back to the same mantra he's had from the start when he realizes no one is sympathizing with him

[@valerie362]

I also cried when listening to Tyler's story about Jackson. Even talking about it to my husband make me actually cry. I'm amazed how composed Judge Dorow is while still showing she's human. I just pray this let's the community continue to heal

[@zxyatiywariii8]

I did too 😥 I'm glad Waukesha no longer has to have this trial hanging over their heads. And Judge Dorow is a hero!

[@MoMMaM90303]

I had to watch in sections. My head began to hurt because I cried so much.

[@imaginechris6371]

@@zxyatiywariii8 yes I couldn’t contain the tears. It’s just tragic and with the other young victims telling their pain 😢. The judge is def a hero. I prayed hard she wouldn’t sway and she didn’t.

[@shayvidatv]

So did I 😢. It made me even more angry with that heartless monster.

[@donnabelle701-MiMi]

Tyler is truly a Phoenix…that young man is the wisest young man I’ve ever had the pleasure to hear him speak. Kudos Tyler, you are a rock star❤

[@Candyajo]

WOW. This guy is a tool and a monster. He’s has no remorse for anyone but himself. He went from crying to insulting the judge within minutes. That just shows his true nature. He enjoys being removed and brought back to the courtroom because that’s his only form of controle.

[@oumgia5643]

Anything he says is solely to serve himself-it's a total act. He is so far gone, he truly believes he is going to get out of this. So he changes up to fit the circumstance. All the facial expressions, words, approach, is an ACT. The entire defense is all about how HE is misunderstood, because, it is about......ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME

[@Noname-sz5ui]

It’s also a way he can waste some time he does it every trial to delay the inevitable

[@AedanGUnit]

@@oumgia5643 that eye rolling he did, especially during victim impact, I wanted to crawl through the screen and rattle his eyeballs. Despicable.

[@oumgia5643]

@@Noname-sz5ui True.

[@emmecohen4306]

@@AedanGUnit Crawling through the screen and rattling his eyeballs…Greatest sentence EVER!! I love it!! My favorite!!! Thanks for the laugh…😂

[@EsliMedrano]

You know? We always hear how judges can be so mean and terrible. To watch this judge do her thing with such a difficult person… it gave me hope for other judges!

[@allenwoody8738]

I've seen many trials over the years and she is an amazing judge. There are many amazing judges out there usually people who say a judge is mean is the criminal being sentenced. I'm sure brooks is going to say how judge darrow is horrible when he gets to prison.

[@CavieMom]

If the Milwaukee judge had done his job, none of these people would be dead. That judge needs to be removed from office immediately.

[@emmecohen4306]

I can agree with that…but I think, if his Mother would have done HER JOB by getting him the help he needed as a child, and if she would stop enabling him and bailing him out of jail, that Milwaukee Judge wouldn’t be necessary or involved; there would be no need for that Judge because the crime would not have occurred!! If Darrell Brooks would have gotten help in the first place, he could have been a better person!!😮

[@Mags7760]

​@@emmecohen4306there is no help for a narcissistic psychopath...nothing!

[@JudyElliott-l6b]

Put in the position of having to grovel before the judge, a woman, hoping to get mental health consideration that he clearly doesn't deserve. How the mighty abuser has fallen.

[@Inbetweenthelinesnow]

That wasn’t an option at this point.

[@juliedziadek90]

I'm amazed he got this far in life. He ran over his girlfriend a month before the parade. He has so much rage and anger he keeps on saying how the trial isn't fair, well buddy life isn't fair and we're not 5 years old, grow up.

[@andrewschmitt5372]

2:49:15 "My main thing is, ya know, not to be put somewhere and just forgotten about. That doesn't help." Well Darrell, that is exactly what is going to happen. Soon you will be a long distant memory and the world will have forgotten about you. And it certainly does help. It helps every person alive because you will never have the chance to inflict evil and pain on anyone ever again.

[@andrewvanderhoof2531]

Well said.

[@carolcalf2032]

We will forget him but the families who suffered won’t. Bless all those who were impacted by this dreadful man.

[@oumgia5643]

That's called the narcissist switching the narrative, making the judge being the unfair one, the bad one. "That doesn't help" does not mean he is owning up to anything, It's "look at the poor me" strategy. He will forever hate the people he killed, for putting him in this predicament-that's how sick these people are.

[@LilTex0825]

Lecturing them on forgiveness & quoting Scripture. How much more insensitive can he get! Rebutting the victim comments that hurt his little feelings. Grrrrrrr

[@justjulie2826]

That's Darryl attempting to "spin" it!

[@tatonkapeach]

3:35:27 the look on Darrell’s face when he hears the judge say “mental health” had nothing to do with why Darrell killed these people. For the first time in his life he will be held accountability. And for that he literally looked confused

[@donnabelle701-MiMi]

Wasn’t that moment glorious? His demeanor changed immediately.😂😂😂

[@patriciafoster3347]

Yes. At first I think he thought she was going to make his wish come true. He was very confused. For about two mins. What a slimebag.

[@illumination101]

DAWN WOODS NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE!!!!!!!@@🤐🤐🤐🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@CALIGIRL702]

I know right, I honestly think that he thought he he and "mom" had him snowed, even though I do believe his mom and grandma wanted so badly for him to be mentally ill! Although I think Mom and even Grandma is kinda to blame by not teaching him "No", I feel bad for Mom and Grandma...maybe now they will wake up yo whom he really is. Especially since the judge gave those sentencing remarks

[@jiejiegigi4794]

Dawn Woods is responsible for continuing to let him drive her car!

[@lyndseysmith4806]

The gull to stand and say to the jury 'I have a clear conscience and you should do the RIGHT thing'????

[@justme6798]

And they did