Darrell Brooks and defense team WAUKESHA, Wis. - Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow ruled Darrell Brooks can defend himself and waive his right to an attorney in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial.Judge Dorow found Brooks "competent" and "coherent" but noted a number of past outbursts in court in her ruling.Brooks' now former defense attorneys, Jeremy Perri and Anna Kees, had "no comment" following their firing by Brooks.
Both had represented Brooks since November 2021.Brooks' now former defense attorneys, Jeremy Perri and Anna Kees Brooks met the 9 a.m.
Wednesday deadline and completed the "waiver of right to attorney" required by Judge Dorow. During the 1 p.m. hearing to discuss the request, Judge Dorow went line by line through Brooks’ waiver of right to attorney paperwork.
Dorow said Brooks' belief he can have "standby counsel" should he represent himself isn’t possible.Dorow reiterated the trial will not be delayed. "This trial will start next Monday.