Community Chat

[deepwaterdotter]

Local news is airing live court proceedings as the verdict is read.  Mr. Brooks faces 76 charges in the attack during a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  He faces life in prison with no chance of parole.  He has his face in his hands as the verdict is being read.

[phoenixbrd]

Let's hope he stays there.

[chickenbutt]

Glad to hear it.

From the bits I saw, he wasn't too good at defending himself.  Then, when he went to claiming that it was unintentional - uh, nobody is going to believe that.  Nice try, though. 

[deepwaterdotter]

@phoenixbrd  The judge was very careful to try to avoid any action during the trial that would encourage an appeal.  She was firm, but fair.

[BlueFinch]

The judge did a stellar job. I think she deserves a little vacation.

[meallen616]

Very happy with the verdict,

[SilleeMee]

He has a RAP sheet a mile long. All kinds of offenses.

[xryretriever]

I watched this trial on court tv. He is one of the most despicable, self serving, narcissistic human beings I've ever observed . He got EXACTLY what he deserved. I'm sure the judge in this case is glad this is almost behind her.

[deeva]

Great news. Plus I'm happy that the trial wasn't delayed for years. 

[Oznell]

I'm so very glad for the people of Wisconsin, that in this case at least, justice was finally served.