Waukesha Parade Attack Suspect Darrell Brooks Cross-Examines Ex-Girlfriend

[@Mister_Holdsworth]

Brooks keeps referring to himself as the alleged defendant. He is not an alleged defendant, he is the defendant in this case. He is an "alleged offender".

[@lynnc8188]

It’s really irritating. Every time I hear him say it I cringe 😬

[@Giggedy.]

Alleged defendant 😂

[@danielkaranja7978]

He picked up a number of phrases and wants to keep using them liberally, even when they are totally incorrect. That is the problem with learning law on TV.

[@kristenkidd3982]

"alleged defendant" cracking me up every time.

[@Tykauffman2121]

He is saying alleged defendent because he think as a soverine citizen that he doesn't have to adhere to the US legal code. So he's trying to not "admit" that he's even a defendant. It's wild, but he's been trying to have the case dismissed "because he does not recognize" the court's authority and jurisdiction. It's sad that he's trying so hard to discredit these witnesses who are just saying that they saw him. When there's plenty of other evidence that he was the driver that day.

[@littleflower3665]

Imagine living with this rambling narcissist every day while he abuses you verbally and physically, twisting your words and thoughts, blaming you and keeping you so confused that you can’t find an escape from him. Narcissists are dangerous predators that seep into society and poison it.

[@lpettigrew3401]

FACTS

[@BrandyinIndy]

Truth

[@fghyjhku]

I hate him..he reminds me of my ex husband

[@suedeashton7313]

@little flower , how did you pick the name little flower?

[@suedeashton7313]

@@fghyjhku sorry you went through that

[@MissSpaz]

It's so disgusting to watch an abuser sit up there and try and gaslight their victim IN COURT.

[@bostontowny4life744]

But in a way it's good, because she didn't let him gaslight her, and in the end, she played a part in destroying this monster. Because he did not look good to the jury questioning her like this.

[@donnacarlton1205]

This is sickening 😷

[@icedout3633]

@@bostontowny4life744 exactly!

[@juliebrownlie5330]

The judge is allowing this abuse.

[@Hippiechic-o3p]

​@bostontowny4life744 TRUE. IT'S A HARD PILL TO SWALLOW...POS!!

[@melissaparker3566]

This is so disgusting. Him asking her about drinking on a location where it’s prohibited. Yet he ran over and killed people injured others. This man is a narcissist at its finest.

[@rubywarner34]

Exactly

[@Hippiechic-o3p]

THAT'S WHAT I'M SCREAMING!!!!!!

[@h.p.hatecraft7850]

and the cherry on top: he forced her into this location in the first place.

[@Kjai537]

The smirk on his face when he tells her ‘happy birthday’ is disgusting. This is just wrong. Every defendant is innocent until proven guilty in the USA and every defendant has the right to represent themselves. But for a defendant who is representing themselves to be allowed to question their own victim on the stand is outrageous and absurd.

[@virginiaknighten4687]

I saw that smirk. He thinks that he is something else questioning her.

[@miguelcastro0666]

being able to question ur accuser/victim on tha stand is neither outrageous or absurd. It's just unorthodox and not often seen. If someone says u did something in everyday life events u confront them...same in law

[@westminsterwatcher5152]

Thankfully the UK has rules in place in certain cases to prevent defendants cross-examining their victims. I hope the US follows suit.

[@frankiet7911]

I agree. It's obscene and absurd. This is violence. But as usual, criminals have more rights than the victims. This pos must get life no parole. And some law should be changed. Outrageous.

[@lolabear3230]

I think that's why he represents himself to be able to speak to her one last time

[@Stunchit]

"Is it fair to say" the "alleged defendant" is going to prison for the rest of his life?

[@carolynbell7403]

😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 YES!

[@melissap1073]

🤣😂🤣🤣

[@sherrytrimper3536]

👏

[@madamecharlote]

😂😂😂😂

[@Shestylez1988]

😂😂😂😂

[@alynsak]

It’s so gross that he gets to do this. She’s strong.

[@datura_boof]

Law and order are not gross

[@kristenkidd3982]

Sadly it is his right. I agree, she is very strong

[@drockherb2073]

It is gross but that’s his right … I’m glad the judge an prosecutors don’t let him get to crappy with her so far 🤦🏻‍♂️ either way she’s really strong.

[@RivetCityRamsey]

Rights are rights.

[@kristenkidd3982]

@@datura_boof it actually can be at times

[@lisabrauer_]

This was so satisfying to watch. She answered everything perfectly without any fear and it made him feel smaller and smaller when he realized she wasn’t taking any of his nonsense. She seems like a genuine person and I hope she heals and thrives in life.

[@philiphatfield5666]

She felt secureally in this setting because she knew that this pompous as jerk was chained to a table!

[@shallawnmarshall320]

Fund me $Rosegyal2020

[@Clvrgrl]

@@user-hs5yn2gi1yI’m down

[@CandidlyCat]

The only thing I wished she did differently was say YOU, instead of Mr Brooks.

[@soki.gakiya]

She does seem like a good person that has made some wrong choices, hopefully she's doing better now, and it was great she had the chance to confront her abuser...

[@infosecrogue8883]

His ex-girlfriend is making him look like the absolute clown he is. Great job girl!

[@lindaaitken7679]

Would it be fair to say.... yes!

[@anonymoususer4866]

Yes! Taking her power back❤️

[@Gurl-5150]

This young lady is a BRICK WALL. He's is getting NOTHING.

[@smoothandchunky1]

She's gray rocking the ish out of him. Love it!!!

[@juniorlipscomb5030]

Yes. He thought would rule what she said and the judge said I don’t think so.

[@gwendolynnorris2680]

He's practicing for his own trail

[@mollyram2997]

[@michaello7635]

He probably was hoping she would favor him

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

This lady is cool, calm and collected. I hope she never gets involved with someone who doesn't deserve her ever again.

[@nicolebrown1927]

I know that's right!

[@leogirl77]

Hope she meets someone who treats her well and cares for her..

[@audreyricci6383]

@BIG T Stop being a troll. It is clear that you have trouble with women.

[@ellaova]

If only this sociopath found a career in law enforcement or litigation he would have been considered a 'passionate' cop or attorney and a success amongst his peers!!

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

@@ellaova I do not think he is smart enough nor does he possess the perseverance to live a stable life.

[@Trogdor1365]

This poor woman. Got hooked by a narcissist when she was just a kid.

[@calvinbriggs1840]

Child molester

[@deborahverdin2270]

True but she won in the end. Him hitting her started a chain of events that put him in prison for 1000 years

[@smoothandchunky1]

He is a typical abusive narcissist loving the spotlight and pretending he knows the law.

[@tranquility9325]

Amen

[@RK-su4hs]

It’s his legal right to do so “The law is sufficient unto the law”

[@sarahrobson9566]

@@RK-su4hs that's fine, and we have the right to criticize his performance and intent.

[@debadamsuksouthwales6766]

He's going to rot in jail Amen to that 🙏

[@tarotmafia]

Sadly, I believe this oxygen thief probably has more courtroom hours logged than any County Attorney... That rap sheet tho 🤏

[@etanneriii]

The perp gettng to question his victim directly is sickening.

[@jaqenhghar6244]

Careful, you’ll get some troglodyte going “ThAtS HiSs RiGhT“ as if it makes it any less sickening

[@jameswyman3973]

You are allowed to face your accuser, and that goes for everyone equally. Sometimes it sucks but that's what it takes.

[@karisuder9431]

She is strong, I feel she knew she had this 💯

[@ANGELSURS]

@@karisuder9431 objection

[@karisuder9431]

@@ANGELSURS lol I ment strong not wrong

[@blusky3868]

This is utterly ridiculous they are allowing this. How is she supposed to respond to this clown questioning her.

[@Atmost11]

Alleged clown

[@sudonym5356]

Factually

[@joebrinson5040]

She is doing a great job and is sharp enough to stick it to him at times. Strong!

[@joebrinson5040]

@@Atmost11 oh no, not alleged. He is actually a clown. ;)😉

[@hlcorick]

@@Atmost11 Good job! Right back at him ;-D

[@tra1215]

This woman wins the internet. She’s so calm under this ridiculous pressure! Good for her, I hope she goes far in life.

[@loungepuppy799]

She's been way too lenient on Brooks and it just encourages his misbehavior.

[@suzzyq]

Wins internet for what?

[@dolocapo5430]

chances are erika will not go far in life....sorry, doesn't really go with the narrative on this thread, but she isn't going anywhere imo......

[@AS-fd9jc]

10:34... that's not calm lol

[@jorobs4935]

​@dolocapo5430 she isn't going anywhere? There's absolutely no way you could possibly know that. Maybe she will and maybe she won't, personally, I'm pulling for her.

[@princequestly2218]

Much respect to this woman she stood there and took all his ridiculous questions like a boss. I’m sure this must’ve been insanely stressful for her to go through. I’m glad she got away from this unhinged lunatic she probably would’ve been a victim of his.

[@elhurricane1706]

I think it started off stressful, but she wrecked him multiple times, and had so much confidence by the end...I hope she's doing ok after all of this.

[@katherinemorgan1453]

This is simply hideous to put her through this. It's profane. 🙄😔

[@ronnie8984]

Yes, she’s lucky to be alive.

[@goose7574]

AGREED! Testifying in front of your abuser is already uncomfortable, adding having your abusive ex cross you, adds a whole extra level of uneasiness... She did a great job!

[@susansecord2325]

There's a child too, wish she would start a go fund me, ill send her money.if she's willing I'll even give her a place to live!

[@juliefisk8066]

You can tell from her answers and body language that she's absolutely exhausted from dealing with this joker. He's trying so hard to twist her words and actions but she's not having it. Good for her! While the entire thing is an a tradegy, I'm glad she has now had an opportunity to rebuild her life and her children's lives without him. I wish her all the best. She deserves it!

[@videobrownsville]

You have no idea...you are projecting.....she sounds like she loves him to me.

[@emilywickler8871]

​@@videobrownsville you are "projecting" an opinion untrue.

[@scottn322]

I have such an insane amount of respect for this woman. I also hate that this was an experience she had to go through.

[@shawnmclean7932]

You respect a chick that would go out with this sick psycho?

[@mollycuddle9990]

Same 💜 crying for her. She stared him right the fk down. Mad respect. ❤️✨

[@ANGELSURS]

Relax lad

[@lizgaspari-gasparinutrition]

u and i both

[@Bluelaidy]

It should never be allowed, the person on trial for a crime interviewing (interrogating) a victim

[@debbrown9365]

The male prosecutor looked so angry when he was objecting to Brooks browbeating of Erika. My take on that is that he's a gentleman who can see that Brooks is just tormenting her.

[@emilywickler8871]

Noticed during the trial of the male prosecutor sitting on the side of the table closer to DB. He was there for REALLY GOOD REASONS !

[@debbiekoltun]

I agree with you @debbrown9365.

[@oldrvr]

Darrell Brooks was shackled to the table legs, and would not have been able to reach the prosecution table to harm them, but I’m sure he would be more intimidated having a male closest to him rather than a woman. He hates women. Especially Sue Opper!

[@latoyiajackson4458]

Sorry the judge couldn’t see it

[@9ine-fd6zc]

The judge cannot dictate what kind of questions he asks until it is irrelevant to the case, till he was appropriate to the court orders he was allowed. In the end the judge with her power stopped the examination and then didnt allow her back again without further offer of proof. What did you expect her to do?​@@latoyiajackson4458

[@belmaomanovic8590]

He’s just trying to intimidate the witness and the jury. Unbelievable!!!

[@Atmost11]

and clutching at straws

[@skalan78]

Who in the world could be intimidate by this muppet?

[@ANGELSURS]

@@skalan78 your comment is irrelevant so I object

[@lisabrauer_]

He’s definitely not succeeding

[@bridget1540]

I feel bad she has to talk to him on her birthday.

[@Mister_Holdsworth]

She'll get a great present shortly. Best present ever.

[@velmasmith4604]

Talk to him period.

[@quanna8088]

Oh .. happy birthday Erika Patterson. 🥰

[@AliValentine143]

Same, but her gift is getting strong and him exposing himself for everyone to see him as he is.

[@subrennaevans6504]

Wow, I missed that part. She is a soldier and "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!😉😉

[@cowboypicayune527]

Imagine a psychopathic narcissist believing play-acting as his own defense attorney is anything other than a modern theater of the absurd.

[@tranquility9325]

Well said

[@lizzieb6311]

Agreed. This “right” is nothing more than a slap in the face to the VICTIMS. Yet once again the Criminals rights seem to take precedence over the rights of the Victim. It’s disgusting.

[@Emolga6274]

@@lizzieb6311 criminals ? U mean alleged defendant

[@russhall1414]

@@lizzieb6311 I would find it supremely satisfying to be in her position and be able to stand up to the narcissist knowing that he could not do anything about it could not hurt me could not anything and I bet he is going to be convicted and she'll never have to deal with him on the streets again

[@AddictionToAwareness]

I could see my abuser do this exact same thing. Vile humans

[@rottiwilson]

"Would it be fair to say, dating me was the worse decision of your life?"

[@michaelmashburn6068]

He is not nearly as smart as he thinks he is. Can't wait for this to end

[@carolynbell7403]

I totally agree. He thinks he is.

[@matts.3153]

This girl seems like such a sweetheart, I hope she finds someone who treats her right.

[@BigShrimpin416]

Watch some of her interviews that she’s done since this trial. She’s far from sweet. She has like 5 kids she’s lost custody of and her behavior isn’t that of someone trying their best to get their life back together.

[@arnoldhernandez1910]

I mean look at how she presented her self in court, u can see her bra 😂😂😂

[@Tubaya100]

​@@BigShrimpin416where are the interviews?

[@sweetassugar2076]

@@Tubaya100there are none the dude is a troll 😈

[@deborahverdin2270]

​@@sweetassugar2076There are video interviews of her she's really not that sweet

[@latyshal.2286]

Alleged defendant?? Sir, you ARE the defendant. 😒 I applaud his ex-girlfriend for maintaining her composure throughout this cross-examination.

[@snsn7251]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 cracked me up

[@matt0331]

I think it makes him feel smart to say that

[@LegendLength]

She did a really great job. Especially for someone who lives in a shelter, you'd expect some crazy kind of testimony. But she's literally the best witness i've ever seen in a trial i'd say.

[@kristineverafter7493]

Every time I hear him say alleged defendant I want to throw up

[@seraphcreed840]

@@matt0331 It's a sovereign citizen kinda thing. He isn't the defendent, he has claimed he is there for the statutory name owned by the defendant or some BS word salad like that.

[@littleflower3665]

Watching his narcissism eat him alive and sabotage his every attempt to be free.

[@snsn7251]

Yup

[@mikalpechota770]

This has got to be the easiest case for the prosecution. What a disgrace.

[@iKnowYouKnow...]

It's also the easiest case for the jury...

[@Evemee]

I agree. People are attacking me but he is asking the same question over and over again. This is giving me a headache.

[@nicholasosvatic9776]

Except they've already given him 50 reasons for appeal.

[@bkbekka3039]

He should've been objecting all those ridiculous questions, he was merely getting off on. Disgrace is right!

[@barbaraann5634]

@@nicholasosvatic9776 The judge is ensuring there will be no appeal.

[@alyciaItalia]

In a nut shell this entire tragedy happened because he lost the control he once had over her… disgusting and I hope the last thing he remembers about her is her back as she walked away.

[@gwendolynnorris2680]

😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@Oona707]

Narcissistic injury...he lost his supply

[@PlAiNJaNe521]

I'm trying to get the strength to leave a narcissist. It's hard and frustrating.

[@barbpelletier7342]

I hope and pray you get the strength to leave and that your life is better.

[@blkdiamond7227]

Narcissists always spiral when their victims take back control

[@mothmanifest]

He was just running around half naked rocking back and forth acting crazy now he’s an eloquent trial lawyer I can’t.

[@sarahrobson9566]

But would it also be fair to say *not* so eloquent, considering he repeats the same two catch phrases throughout?

[@carolynbell7403]

😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 ikr.

[@Lizzie70374]

😂😂😂😂 exactly

[@ANGELSURS]

Objection

[@rum-ham]

Sure, he's an eloquent trial lawyer.. in his own mind. In reality he is inarticulate and incompetent. He looks like a total clown even when he's trying to act sane.

[@Pinkd24]

He asked the same questions so many times.. I started answering them for her 😭🤣

[@onelovingwifenmom3523]

😂me too

[@MiKa_EDS]

The prosecution should have objected (asked and answered) many more times than they did.

[@maureenngalu1718]

Paige Durrant hun bless your heart! I am over here in middle earth called New Zealand beautiful pleace by the way and and am thinking i need to go to the pub and watch this bozzo entertain us . No offence to the victims and my my condolences. But this simpleton is going to be a trip. I have already cracked one of good pinot gris. ❤

[@AnalyticalReckoner]

@@maureenngalu1718 cool story

[@chrismarie0818]

Hahah 😂 same

[@GarglingAsphalt]

Would it be fair to say I can’t wait to see this sentencing

[@tranquility9325]

Me too

[@myfriendscallmeneecie8851]

😂

[@snsn7251]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gossgirl2]

The internet wins today

[@peerpurpose]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rfcomedy4499]

He's trying to get somewhere with his questions but instead keeps going in circles. This is why you hire an experienced lawyer instead of representing yourself. He repped himself out of ego and spite, not logic

[@toddcenter55]

He is not trying to get anywhere, he is just enjoying his time as "Perry Mason". He is just trying to drag this out as long as possible.

[@pibarrante6901]

Butthead facing over 1200 years.

[@cadbane7780]

The problem most defendants have in representing themselves is the inability to navigate the actual rules of evidence.

[@jackmcintyre1642]

and narcissism

[@WeAreNotGoingBackEver]

All he's doing is getting a kick out of badgering her. I don't understand why they're allowing this.

[@lawrence09151]

Poor lady, she’s doing great. Sad she got caught up with this guy, she seems nice and deserves better.

[@electrickrain]

Sad? These are HER lessons due to choices SHE made. It's called lifes lessons. Stop being so fkin soft

[@audreyricci6383]

He is putting her on trial.

[@MermaidTheory]

I wouldn’t say “seems”, I’d say “she legitimately deserves a thousand % better”.

[@joannsanders242]

This is ridiculous. But she is doing a great job with his harassment. I truly believe he is enjoying every minute of making these victims relive this nightmare.

[@kathleendobens6648]

Yes he is. But he will have his day sometime.

[@lindabradford9591]

He's eating it up that she's calling him Mr. Brooke's. He's a horrible person.

[@Crystalblue58]

Oh, his days are numbered-he will sink into oblivion in prison-THEY will tear him apart!

[@mollyram2997]

@@Crystalblue58 I hope so. This is so painful to watch.

[@colico14]

But his mother said he is full of so much shame.🙄

[@JudicialMermaid]

As soon as he said “Happy Birthday,” I already knew it was about to be a full on gaslighting session… I was not wrong. God bless her. I dread that she has to come back tomorrow (10/21) to testify AGAIN and be questioned for God knows how long by this fool. Now maybe she can heal, move back closer to family somehow. I wish she had a go fund me so we could get her a ticket to go wherever she wants. She only came to WI because of DB.

[@skrewkity]

i was thinking the same thing. if i knew her full name id love to start or contribute to get her out of that shelter.

[@yessa1132]

The way he smiled at her after telling her that! Like, please write me, I remembered your bd 😂

[@melaniebarwick5038]

We should see if she has a go fund me account because I would definitely donate money to help her get away from this bs.

[@nR00R]

@@skrewkity Her name, stated probably a hundred times throughout this trail is Erica Patterson

[@231Yamadori]

@@nR00R 😂😂

[@pamelaphelan4144]

This is so awkward watching him question a victim. She is a very strong young lady. You go girl. We believe you all the way! ❤️💯👍😇

[@theresaharwell783]

That's right

[@danjacobsen7645]

Yeah super awkward and hard to watch

[@paulabenson8675]

He’s trying to get her flustered, but she is hanging in there! You go, girl!

[@graysonax4719]

😂 He calls himself alleged defendant.

[@sionedwebb-ci6ql]

How in the world is this tormenting allowed by an abuser to HIS abused victim?

[@All_Loves_Lost]

My heart hurts for this woman. I pray for her. This jerk is trying to put her on trial as if she did something wrong! I would be so angry. She is doing a great job keeping her temper. I can’t imagine what he put her through in that relationship. He is keeping her under subpoena just to have control over her once again. What an abusive narcissist piece of garbage. I hope she was able to find a better life after he was out of hers.

[@buckeyefangirl]

I’ll be honest I couldn’t hold my composure with him.

[@MermaidTheory]

The gal to say Happy Birthday, prior to questioning. Then he tried to put her in a bad light. This isn’t garnering sympathy for Daryl. It’s only making it evident, that this Jackass would drive anyone to drink.

[@R.M.3.14]

He blamed her. Said in his phone calls that she should be paying his bail like it’s her fault this happened.

[@nickolasrogers7710]

@karenmetcalf7067 Spoken like a true Karen

[@emb5048]

Agreed. She must've found some well of inner calm I haven't yet. She was that unflappable sitting feet away from him. I was sitting in my living room & I wanted to rip his face off.

[@jb-nc8lt]

“Is it fair to say that I was the worst boyfriend ever?” “Is it fair to say that you’re much better off without me?”

[@rha101]

Haha, so true.

[@roshelltannen9698]

That's more then fair to say. After all he had to groom her at 15, because women his knew he was a POS.

[@nottellingyou14]

@@roshelltannen9698I just hope this is a hard wake up call for her. She was safe at the women’s shelter and she met up with him. I hope she hangs out with people who don’t require restraining orders, dv shelters and counseling in the future. I really hope their daughter isn’t being raised by Brooks enabling mother.

[@LedaMuchomas]

If this isn’t harassment of a witness I don’t know what is. There are laws that need to be changed so this sort of thing cannot happen.

[@MrDwaneMann]

No even though we may not like the defendant we all have a right to defend ourselves with or without an attorney it is the bedrock of our judicial system. Back in the day you were accused and crucified without a right to trial by jury

[@lindalumae]

@@MrDwaneMann True. Not everything in justice is neat and pretty. Victims often have to testify with their r*list staring at them while his attorney turns the screws. It is required for our justice system.

[@LibraryAmbientJunkie]

Our justice system is an absolute joke

[@Chillikilli]

@@LibraryAmbientJunkie no it’s not 🤦‍♀️

[@candicabral3767]

@@MrDwaneMann I understand your point and I mostly agree with it. But what I don't understand is, none of his questions seem to have to do with anything relating to this case. It seemed like it was just a way of telling her he was still in control. Even if he was in jail. It seem more abusive than necessary for his defense. That seems unnecessary to me and I do wonder why it was allowed to continue for so long. I watched this video twice, really trying to understand what the point was. I still don't know.

[@deborahverdin2270]

He asks the same question over and over.

[@kimberlygilmer981]

Witness stood her ground .💥

[@bonemaplegaming9324]

She’s not on trial here. Why are they allowing his ridiculous questioning?

[@gwendolynnorris2680]

Amen 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@tallflguy]

Because he has the right

[@kathleendobens6648]

It's crazy. But he will bury himself for sure

[@carolynbell7403]

My thought as well.

[@VetriVade]

Its making it easier to lock him away

[@mahalokoka]

I hope she writes a book and makes millions off of this POS. I also hope she takes the strength she displayed on the stand and makes something incredible with her life. She deserves it.

[@anonymoususer4866]

Same. I hope Tyler Perry contacts her immediately to begin writing a book or movie script.

[@wolfofrhodeislandx7462]

Everytime you hear "would it be fair to say" you know your getting ready to hear some nonsense

[@natashadefoe8515]

Found that out the first question.

[@lisabrauer_]

Hearing her say simply “no” was so satisfying, she wasn’t having any of it

[@tettehenock5384]

🤣

[@danielprivate7442]

Why is he calling himself "the alleged defendant"? There is nothing "alleged" about his status as the defendant in this trial. He IS the defendant.

[@dpoly101]

Until the jury renders a guilty verdict and the judge accepts it, he’s a defendant.

[@shayvidatv]

Exactly. It's crazy how he keeps calling himself the "alleged defendant " even though he's the person on trial. He's extremely narcissistic.

[@diregnome4898]

He is just using words that he thinks make him sound smart

[@WhiteRabbit1209]

@@Itscandylandxo why would they? Let him dig his own grave in all the absurdity

[@jswan312]

Because he’s a dim-witted dumba$$ know-it-all who knows absolutely nothing?

[@SweetTater]

I love this witness. I could not remain so restrained if I were in her shoes, she is a hero.

[@sickomode420]

She’s not a hero. Not everyone is a hero. A victim? yes. Hero? Nah.

[@debadamsuksouthwales6766]

My heart feels for her I couldn't do it

[@ANGELSURS]

Would you prefer flip flops?

[@Materialgirl_3]

@@sickomode420 Yea I didn’t understand that comment lol 😂 and over 200 puppets agreed 🤭

[@HughMadBro]

Me either, I would've lost my mind!

[@sybergato]

He thinks he's going to ask the same question over and over to try to get her to change her answer. Criminal mentality.

[@sandcastle1417]

Or the definition of insanity. NOT that he is insane, that's just the definition of insanity.

[@jaqenhghar6244]

@@sandcastle1417 that’s just a quote, not the definition of insanity at all.

[@krystal1261]

She's so used to his crap that's why she's so calm. To deal with this type of nut is a challenge but she is so used to it

[@cowboypicayune527]

It appears the "alleged defendant's" defense is monotonous, narcissistic boredom of the jury.

[@CMpuffin]

Made me laugh out loud! I swear he is like constant nails on a chalkboard. I feel like I'm suffering cruel and unusual punishment listening to him.

[@AliValentine143]

That "would be fair to say."

[@mymai5859]

Lol he doesn't know he's the Actual Defendant, not alleged

[@thebluehotel426]

That's fair to say.

[@AliValentine143]

@@thebluehotel426 Allegedly.

[@enigmacrk200]

His line of questioning is hilarious. What did you eat that day? Is it fair to say the sky was blue that day? Wait wait wait. let me back up a bit... Is it fair to say the sun was up that day? How did you know the sun was up that day? Did you make the defendant hit you on that day?

[@LUTfam4]

Did that 1 wine cooler get you so drunk that you forgot the sun came up that day? One second, let me back up, did you speak to a person at all while the sun came up?

[@jaqenhghar6244]

@@LUTfam4 everyone knows it only takes one to get trashed for a month.

[@noelbgood8845]

Is it fair to say his hairline is disappearing?

[@jenniferbyars3478]

@@noelbgood8845 allegedly disappearing

[@carolynbell7403]

😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 true.

[@Not4Raccoons]

This is literally just “under oath do you still love me yes or no”. So embarrassing and I feel awful for her, she’s handling it like a champ “He was arguing with me about MONEY because I didn’t bail him OUT” what a Queen!!

[@gabrielab5453]

Does he actually ask that?? I listened to the whole thing and didn't hear that. If he did, it's absolutely wild.

[@scootchieandboo]

@@gabrielab5453 @7:48

[@gabrielab5453]

@@scootchieandboo No, I'm referring to the line Cat states: “under oath do you still love me yes or no”

[@scootchieandboo]

@@gabrielab5453 oh lol, no i dont think he said that in actual words but its what he was trying to get at

[@Joybuzzard]

@@gabrielab5453 At 12:23 I think he said it but it was edited out for some reason.

[@SecondBestArtMuseum]

I love how Darrell keeps saying "I do not consent to being called Mr. Brooks" whenever it conveniences him, but if people ask him, "Is that okay, Mr. Brooks," he still responds to it. Like, if someone kept referring to you by something that wasn't your name, wouldn't you NOT answer to that?

[@MusedDiaries]

He literally identified himself as Darrell Brooks in the arrest video.

[@rha101]

Love how she is laser-staring at him. Total confidence in her testimony and contempt for the little sh**.

[@lisettegarvin5030]

She finally got tired of being tired. Go girl! You're free.

[@janierocampbell459]

WTF does any of this have to do with him running over people in the parade?

[@feonix42r74]

He tried to run her over first. It was the triggering incident for the entire thing

[@stephenroldan5107]

@@feonix42r74 oh,really

[@stephenroldan5107]

Geez bro

[@tranquility9325]

@@feonix42r74 omg

[@Mister_Holdsworth]

It also helps prove he was the person driving that particular car on that particular day. Crossing all the I's and dotting all the T's.

[@heavymetalsalsa9003]

Him refering to himself as the "alleged defendant" is like a lion referring to itself as the "alleged antelope eater".

[@Atmost11]

alleged refering

[@tranquility9325]

Lmaooooo😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@monas.6839]

Omg I’m dyin’ 🤣😂😅😆

[@pattydonohue5452]

That’s the best one yet. 😂

[@noelbgood8845]

Antelope eater 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@psiworeit]

I can’t wait to see her prosper and take this experience and help other women

[@courtneyrichards9330]

Me too!!! I can’t believe this dude had the balls to ask Erika if she did/said anything to “entice” the argument!!! Way to victim blame In front of the jury and entire courtroom proving what a POS u are!!!

[@emb5048]

Agreed. She's been under his heel since she was a teen. If nothing else, I hope this gives her some peace.

[@shoosh222]

That would be amazing!

[@annarky6108]

She doesn't live with any of he 4 children... She's a dirt bag like him.... Just not a felon

[@davidh8924]

I am disgusted that he's allowed to do this to his own victim. He should be forced to accept a court appointed attorney.

[@missssophisicated6742]

You need to watch the Trevor Summers trial

[@reddlady5997]

If you think this is bad, stop and think about Ronnie O'Neal getting to cross examine his son, who survived the family massacre the ended his mom and sister, in front of him. My blood boiled.

[@Jay00780]

@@reddlady5997 Right I still remember that boy saying I miss you too when is evil dad told him he missed him and if I remember correctly maybe the I love you too after the dad said it. However he is just a young boy I am sure he did miss him and love him and it will take time to fully grasp what happened.

[@reddlady5997]

@@Jay00780 If I could have jumped thru my screen when his dad opened with "How you doing, Ronnie. It's good to see you, man.".....I would have skipped all the way to execution on site!!!!! Senior psychologically devastated that child....and this shouldn't have been allowed.

[@freereinartstudio1463]

I feel bad for her.....he is super creepy. It would be very traumatizing I think to be in her position.

[@lindakauffman8991]

What does her drinking have anything to do with the fact he killed 6 people

[@Hippiechic-o3p]

THAT'S WHAT I'M SCREAMING!

[@defiantking7777]

We saw him run over the people at the parade. Undeniably him. This trial is so unnecessary

[@mymai5859]

In order to lock him up for life - e.g no parole - the trial is important. The judge is excellent running a tight ship. His rights have not been breached but the more he talks the more he loses. Without question he will try to appeal but there are no errors in the trial for the Appeal Court to overturn the jury's verdict.

[@mrflynn01]

What if the jail he was released from gave him his psych meds we would not be here.

[@nickmalone3143]

Putting last nail in coffin

[@nodnoc]

That's not how this works

[@dickgozenya1542]

Unnecessary, care to explain how so?

[@mr.j5919]

The questions he’s asking don’t even go anywhere. This is madness From watching him pretend to represent himself the only thing he’s doing is making a case for insanity

[@ronnie8984]

I think he just likes playing Pretend Lawyer. It’s a power-fantasy fulfillment.

[@Mozartandme]

That is exactly what this clocks wants.

[@MrDwaneMann]

He isn’t insane at all he’s a sociopath and narcissist

[@revenge4468]

Yes yes.

[@marlenen6130]

He is trying to trip her up so he can claim nothing she said is true. She is strong. I hope the prosecution has been giving her lots of encouragement.

[@buster53546]

The look on her face when she thought she interrupted Brooke's when she was handed the water bottle at the same time he was asking a question screams how afraid of him she is. She looked absolutely terrified and immediately coward you can tell he's spent the 16 years he's known her beating her just by that

[@antonito1981]

I notice this too even the other questioning when the judge shut him down did u see his smug look staring her down meaning miss patterson

[@nZifnab]

She's been gaslit and tormented by this man ever since she was a minor. Absolutely disgusting. The way he argues with the judge throughout this case with nonsense that doesn't even make sense, I don't know how you could live with someone like that. It would be so easy to just get flustered by the sheer nonsense of it all and acquiesce just to appease him. He shows all the signs of a narcissistic abuser :/ Poor woman. I hope she manages to move on with her life.

[@justinjauernig8675]

I feel so bad for this lady. I couldn't imagine being questioned by the person that did all of this violence that destroyed my life

[@ZezimaMills]

She’s helping by giving more legal rope for Darrell to hang himself. Much respect to Her for being strong.

[@stephenroldan5107]

What? 😂 She drank and that has what to do with this? Who drove into the crowd

[@anniehoon]

Exactly!!!

[@jassewalton1768]

Well, then it's obviously HER fault... according to this POS.

[@mariahyohannes]

Lol because prior to driving into the parade he tried to run her over too and that's what set everything in motion. He's trying to create doubt, trying to lie and say she was drunk and incoherent

[@benjaminmedway4227]

nearly his entire defense was just to try get at his ex. Unbelievable

[@MissSpaz]

He blames her for pretty much everything, including him hitting all those people.

[@sarahmurphy8030]

@@MissSpaz ..Absolutely. The amount of support and love for Erika from the public will engrage him even more now convicted. Him questioning Erika was absolutely irrelevant to the case but he needed to somehow involve her.

[@emilywickler8871]

The manner he questions some of the witnesses and victims is horrendous as well. One lady waited for treatment for herself and her child. Her family helped handle minor injuries at home. She said so many people were injured more severe than they were. Medical staff was overwhelmed by the attack. DB tried to say that maybe she was over exaggerating the injuries of her and her child. His defense was NULLIFIED by the facT that he was in videos from all over town pleading guilty by his antics and actions

[@emilywickler8871]

​@@MissSpaz Judge Dorow mentioned this fact during her sentencing remarks. She repeated his exact words ( from jail recordings of his conversations.) DB flat out blamed her for everything he did. If she had.... If she wouldn't have... Couldn't imagine what he was saying to her the years before.

[@cdeutschh]

Strongest woman I’ve seen. Bury this man.

[@EBabyy359]

He couldn’t control her or her narrative this time and he HATES it. Just the mere mention of her name when the judge praised her, he becomes enraged. Erica im proud of you! ♥️

[@lenoxson6015]

I was elated.

[@zelbar2000]

Is it fair to say that the jury is getting frustrated and tired of the alleged defendant's rambling, meandering, circular questioning? The prosecution is just loving this. He's doing their job for them.

[@ev88ey]

I bet that’s why they’re not objecting as much as they could be.

[@boydhollingsworth5390]

The Judge and district attorney are letting him bury himself. 🤣🤣🤣

[@ashleyskye9390]

He keeps talking and saying absolutely nothing 😂

[@stacyeandrew2]

This girl is so brave this man is so vile

[@lindalangridge3060]

Well done young lady, you kept calm, you answered directly, you are away from this monster now, you need to heal, you are a bright lady, you can do this sweetheart. All my love from Australia ❤

[@patriciadeanes1469]

Great statement!!

[@emtfirebb]

It's so crazy that the questioning went round and round with absoutely zero point to it all. The prosecuting attorneys should have argued what any of it had to do with anything.

[@joeyh9116]

There was a point he just did a poor job of executing. He was trying to discredit the witness to make the jury distrust her testimony.

[@grannywindu7]

The judge and prosecuting attorneys had to be very careful to give him his space so he could not go back and say mistrial or any of the other crap he was pulling.

[@Rgg4420]

@@joeyh9116most of the vaguely almost-relevant points he almost made during the trial would have been taken from his original representation’s notes for the case imo

[@dennisdeemii]

judge and prosecutors were TOO QUIET during this. they should not have subjected this girl to many of these questions.

[@Kibwunga]

Yeah, I heard it said that only Darrell Brooks thinks Darrell Brooks is clever.

[@Starrr718]

Im so happy she got away from him. My cousin was killed by a crazed ex like this. I feel so bad for her having to go through this by him. Absolutely disgusting!

[@Ericlawless380]

If she has stayed with him all those people wouldn't have been killed she should have got in the car

[@lilblade461]

My condolences to your cousin

[@Starrr718]

@@lilblade461 🙏🏻❤

[@EKFURNE]

I'm so sorry for your cousin.

[@tm1830]

I am so sorry about your cousin. ❤ My sibling was almost killed by someone like this. She was a dangerous borderline personality and malignant narcissist. He got away with his life, thank God. I hope Ms. Patterson never gets involved with this fool again, and gets her life back together.

[@lexii6789]

“Texts and phone calls” all I heard was “Texas and phone calls” 😂

[@michaelmashburn6068]

He better be glad this isn't Texas, lol

[@elizabethperry8361]

Can we just 😂😂🤦🏻‍♀️

[@aprillrashelle]

😂😂

[@GloriaSol]

I though he said that too. He was calling from Texas🤣🤦🏼‍♀️

[@lexii6789]

@@michaelmashburn6068oh but I wish he was!

[@debbirasmussen7057]

This girls composure is everything. God bless her for facing him down with such dignity

[@GigiSpruill]

Girl, he is terrible. The circumstances are not ideal, but I am so so happy you are finally out. You don’t have to deal with any of his BS anymore. You don’t have to answer the phone. You don’t have to send him money. He can never hurt you again. For life. You are not obligated to do anything for him. He is going to try to make you feel sorry for him next- stay strong.

[@islabonita6304]

💖 I feel the same way, I hate what happened but with respect to this young lady, I am so happy she will never be terrorized by him again. Can't imagine what she went through with him.

[@Ewebster601]

Mostly like she broken and dont know it. Therefore she is probably attracted to narcisstic disrespectful man. All little girls need a stand up, role model worthy father to show them the blueprint of a respectful man. If your a grown woman this does not apply to you, the damage is already done.

[@richarddr1234]

She is "almost" rid of him. I hope the prosecution and jury do their jobs well so we can lock him up forever.

[@mgbl2808]

How was she supposed to get money for his bail while living in a shelter? He came there to get money. No way had he given money to her to hold for him.

[@hotandspicy1227]

Amen!!

[@msdirtymartini]

He is so smug and enjoying this. He has no remorse for all the lives he changed that day with his recklessness. Disgusting!

[@pibarrante6901]

And his delaying everything DEMONSTRATES his lack of concern for his victims

[@msdirtymartini]

@@pibarrante6901 Exactly!

[@lisalastnamesmith]

The guilty verdict is going to be fun to watch.

[@mrflynn01]

When it’s revealed that Mr. Brooks wasn’t giving his psych meds this will end in a mistrial.

[@mrflynn01]

@@lisalastnamesmith, it’s going to be overturned. Mr. Brooks has been denied psych meds. Why is that?

[@shannon_w.]

All of the sudden this thing where these abusers want to defend themselves (I feel) are their last ditch effort to control their victims and the situation at hand. So disgusting!

[@jay-el-bee]

Agreed, Shannon!

[@thebluehotel426]

Yeah. He was real eager to keep her under subpoena at the end. Control.

[@ANGELSURS]

Objection

[@leogirl77]

@shannon agreed

[@marymccarthy2533]

Absolutely! They continue to have power over their victims!

[@Beautiful_Mess]

The Judge let him gaslight Miss Patterson WAYYYY too long. None of those questions about their relationship history, had a thing to do with November 21, 2021 except him punching her in the eye. Period. I don’t agree that there was any relevance and reason to allow this abuse to go on so long. It’s grody.

[@justmyopinion3764]

How in the world is he able to even get out of his cot this morning after that near-fatal cut to his pinkie finger and little bruise on his arm yesterday???

[@river8760]

😂

[@LUTfam4]

OH NO! I didn't know he sustained such terrible injuries yesterday! How awful for him. I'm sure it's a miscarriage of justice somehow in his Sov Cit brain. 🙄🤣

[@mymai5859]

Lol

[@Murph110]

The witness did great. You did great young lady. 💕

[@dbird5074]

Dude, you’re not the “alleged defendant”. You ARE the defendant.

[@aliciahoward464]

😂

[@MegaJared2]

Im so happy she doesnt ever have to worry about this pos ever again.

[@margaretrandolph9464]

I hope this young lady and her friend that stood up for her stay friends for life and can both move forward and find happiness and peace.

[@CaraMills0106]

He is trying to intimidate her....and impress the Judge with his knowledge. Typical narcissistic trait. Bless her heart.

[@scottboys4js]

Definitely, he’s trying to re traumatized as well

[@tmoore04ify]

His “knowledge”? I’d say lack thereof. More than half of his questions were redundant. Ted Bundy did better than him 🙄

[@audreyricci6383]

That "bless her heart" was not meant as an insult but as a compliment. In the South, such a comment could be used as a veiled insult. But not in this case.

[@boopah4365]

I underestimated this guy..He's actually a great attorney for the State...

[@carolynbell7403]

"What?"

[@Deeperdetecting]

😂😂😂😂

[@boopah4365]

@@carolynbell7403 its a joke..he's proving everything for the opposing team.

[@carolynbell7403]

@@boopah4365 ok I got it 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆. He most certainly is hanging himself.

[@Rosebud62492]

I thought he was brilliant in how he practically is handing the prosecution all of the evidence to convict himself. His narcissisam is beyond a documented diagnosis in any psychiatric diagnostic medical reference book..he has his own level of diagnosed narcissistic symptoms 😳..he will be the subject of many research studies to come..🙄🙄🙄

[@kwm4404]

You can tell how relieved she is to not have to answer anymore of his questions and to be questioned by the prosecution. Her whole demeanor changed. It must be exhausting to answer the same question over and over and over.

[@jacquelinesmith5933]

Hopefully it won't happen on March 23, 2023 at the trial this week.

[@justmyself3003]

Exactly!!

[@jimtussing]

I love how the prosecutor helps him out. “Dig baby dig!”

[@missadams1330]

Digging his own grave. Just not fast enough!!🥵

[@MapleLeaf24]

Erika Patterson, you are a courageous woman. I respect your strength.

[@Qu33n222]

I think it’s beyond disgusting and so very traumatic to allow an abuser to question a victim. Our laws and justice system desperately need to change and they ABSOLUTELY need to do a way better job when it comes to victims and their mental health!

[@oldspicey6001]

It's pretty important they treat all the same under the law. A mistrial is not an impossibility.

[@nickgrie499]

Unless you don't want the victim to be able to press charges its 100% needed. It's just rare for someone to defend themselves and be able to do the questioning, and he is a very special type of waste of space

[@brittneydavison6175]

AGREEEDDDD because I have x zero faith in LIFE AFTER THIS MESS.

[@murlo286]

He spent the whole time validating his own narcissistic thoughts… accomplished nothing to help anyone at all

[@SavingMsBlack]

Someone not doing their business in jail. This is an outrageous display of how the worst members of society (scum bags) use the law to disrupt society.

[@tinaanne2410]

I can't believe he's legally allowed and able to re-traumatize this woman over and over and over while everyone just sits back and watches. He's badgering the witness can't somebody call him out on that stuff? He's making a fool of himself while getting some sick satisfaction outta all this. This woman is sooo strong!!!!

[@supersongi]

It's a mockery of justice

[@luckym8671]

They’re so scared they’ll give him room to call for mistrial or help him out with his NEXT trial they’re walking on eggshells and it’s gross.

[@sravd6079]

This pos even asked witness on how they profitted off the whole event, this a hole killed people and kids who were injured are still receiving therapy

[@tinaanne2410]

@@sravd6079 not to mention prolly a lifetime of psychological therapy

[@rachelraquel758]

Bundy did the same thing when he represented himself.

[@byronreynolds9991]

ALL the "Do you recalls" and "Would it be fair to Say" don't make you a lawyer. 😂

[@juniorlipscomb5030]

Amen! Try going to law school! He would never make it.

[@agsypants5556]

I think he thinks it does 😂

[@SunshineKK99]

Exactly! It just makes you a legal tv show viewer..he is some kind of special.

[@day_215]

don’t forget “to the best of your knowledge” 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@brandonhall7498]

The entire point of this is too discredit her as a witness, trying to frame her as an unreliable witness. He is vile.

[@Nancy-mz2eh]

Would it be fair to say this guy doesn't know what he's doing?

[@shannonmckeever4945]

This mans is so embarrassing. The fact that the prosecutor had to come over and show him how he was mucking up the information in his line of questioning. Oh my god.

[@joannsurrett2757]

Cause the prosecutor knows he has this wrapped up. Plus he wants to move this train on down the track.

[@curtlynnray30]

Lmao

[@curtlynnray30]

Lmao right

[@clazza65]

Helping him dig his own grave. Brilliant work.