Darrell Brooks Jr. Sentenced to Multiple Lifetimes in Prison
Brooks sentenced to life in prison for each of the six people he killed in the Waukesha parade attack.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioWill Darrell Brooks Appeal His Conviction?
Waukesha Parade killer says he plans to do so. Experts say a successful appeal is unlikely.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioDarrell Brooks Trial Goes to Jury
Brooks accused of killing six people, injuring dozens by driving through Waukesha Christmas parade.
Oct 26th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWaukesha Parade Killings Trial May Soon Go To Jury
Evidentiary portion of trial over. Judge expects closing arguments to begin Tuesday.
Oct 24th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioDarrell Brooks Jr. Begins Defense in Waukesha Christmas Parade Killings Trial
Facing 76 criminal offenses and representing himself, Brooks gives opening statement.
Oct 20th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioProsecutors To Conclude Their Case in Darrell Brooks Trial Wednesday
Brooks, who is representing himself, will begin his defense the same day.
Oct 18th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioDespite Disruptions, Darrell Brooks’ Trial Begins
Judge says Brooks, who faces 77 charges for driving through Waukesha Christmas Parade, is making "mockery" of process.
Oct 6th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat’s Happened So Far With the Waukesha Parade Trial?
Defendant Darrell Brooks Jr. has offered sovereign citizen defense, dropped his public defenders and been removed from court room.
Oct 5th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioOutbursts Delay First Day of Trial for Waukesha Parade Murders
Defendant Darrell Brooks Jr., representing himself, was removed from court room.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioBrooks Ditches Attorneys, Will Represent Himself
Accused Waukesha Christmas Parade killer faces 77 criminal charges, including 6 counts of first-degree intentional homicide
Sep 29th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioDefense Seeks To Move Trial For Waukesha Parade Suspect
Darrell Brooks' attorney argues it will be impossible to find unbiased jury.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioWaukesha Parade Murders Trial Will Test Jury For Bias
Defense seeks change of venue, saying media coverage would bias a local jury.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislators Withhold Chisholm’s Pay Raise
Every state worker except Milwaukee DA given a 2% raise in pay.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerGroup Pushes Evers to Oust John Chisholm
Led by activist Orville Seymer, group sends petition to governor bashing district attorney’s bail policies.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioFormer Milwaukee Brewers All-Star to Attend United For Waukesha Charity Event at 3rd Street Market Hall
United For Waukesha continues to gain community support and donations
Dec 8th, 2021 by 3rd Street Market HallLegislators Demand Evers Remove Chisholm
Republicans target Milwaukee DA, whose office set bail for accused killer Darrell Brooks.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Hannah HaynesLawyers Caution Against Changing Bail System
Waukesha parade killings spark calls for higher bail, more punitive pretrial detention.
Dec 5th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerDA Blames ‘Human Error’ for Waukesha Parade Attack Suspect’s Bail
An overworked ADA set the bail without access to the Waukesha suspect's risk assessment.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioBaldwin, Johnson Urge People Not to Exploit Waukesha Tragedy
Rare joint press release asks outside groups not to politicize situation.
Nov 29th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerOutside Groups Attempting to Exploit Tragedy in Waukesha Must Cease and Desist; Respect Local Authorities
Nov 27th, 2021 by Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson