Waukesha parade trial closing arguments set for Tuesday after judge rests defense for suspect

WAUKESHA, Wis. (WLS) — Closing arguments are set to start Tuesday within the lethal Waukesha vacation parade trial.

Defendant Darrell Brooks is representing himself.

He is charged with driving an SUV by way of final 12 months’s parade, killing six individuals and injuring a number of extra.

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Choose Jennifer Dorow decided Monday that Brooks would relaxation his protection, after he was unable to supply a witness to testify.

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Monday’s proceedings started with Brooks once more arguing with Choose Dorow, and she or he positioned him in one other room.

After refusing to reply the decide’s questions on any extra witnesses, Dorow decided the protection would relaxation, and jury directions can be learn forward of closing arguments.

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Brooks, who has no authorized coaching, is representing himself on the trial. He has repeatedly disrupted the courtroom proceedings with defiant and outlandish conduct.

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District Legal professional Susan Opper rested her case after 2 1/2 weeks of testimony, together with from a number of law enforcement officials and others who attended the parade. They variously testified that they noticed the SUV enter the parade, have been hit by the SUV or noticed Brooks behind the wheel.

Brooks then gave a tearful opening assertion as he defended himself at trial however did not define any protection theories which may save him from jail.

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The Related Press contributed to this report.