GUILTY WI - Darrell Brooks Rams Car Into Holiday Parade Crowd - 6 dead/61 Injured - Waukesha #3

[housewife]

she did not say that.

Shame jury will not know that mom was a no show and all that has happened today. They will just be told he will not testify on his own behalf..hopefully she will make it clear that he refused to answer and forfeited the right.

I understand Judge Dorow did not say that.
I'm questioning if a judge is allowed to "make it clear" to the jury that the defendant refused to answer?

 

[Gardenista]

Smart move judge, putting IT and deputy under oath to say DB could hear

 

[turaj]

I think having the deputy testify that DB is hearing all of this is smart. Sue Opper sure asks good questions and in a way more specific than judge.

 

[turaj]

I understand Judge Dorow did not say that.
I'm questioning if a judge is allowed to "make it clear" to the jury that the defendant refused to answer?

not sure on that..I think jury should know.

 

[Thundar]

I understand Judge Dorow did not say that.
I'm questioning if a judge is allowed to "make it clear" to the jury that the defendant refused to answer?

the Judge cannot say anything that could make the jury prejudiced against the defendant….
that is why she says so much on the record With the jury not present and then smiles when the jury comes in like nothing is wrong.

 

[PorcelainCoveredInTinFoil]

Did judge just say jury instructions will take most of the day tomorrow?

I think that's what she said. IMO, instruction will likely be whatever 2×76 or 3×76 =?. As in 2-3 minutes on each instruction (ie, 'for count 1 if you decide yes/guilty, then xyz or if you decide no/ not guilty then xyz' then repeat 76 times).

All IMO.

 

[turaj]

i suppose they cannot give him a hearing test as he would not respond at all.

 

[TeaTime]

Jury instructions. Boring. There are standard instructions to be used and only minor modifications may be necessary. The lawyers will make all objections to the wording for the record and the judge may change a word or two. They won't be read to the jurors until the close of the trial, after closing arguments.

Mr. Brooks must not have asked Momma to appear because she would be there if he told her to be there.

If any of the injured parties sue her for allowing him to use her vehicle, the judgment will exceed her policy. If he was not an insured driver on the policy, the insurer will not pay. Guess what? In either situation, they can force the sale of her home, garnish her wages and strip her banks accounts to satisfy the judgment.

 

[turaj]

Not sure why this was not on in the first place as he will need to see the instructions.

 

[Thundar]

I think this is the only case I have ever watched that the prosecution had no rebuttal case….I would assume that means the defendant did not bring any evidence forward that needed addressed……which was obvious watching but I hope it’s not lost on the defendant but I bet it turns into a conspiracy if he figures it out while still in court and gets unmuted long enough to voice his opinion…..my opinion only.

 

[turaj]

Jury instructions. Boring. There are standard instructions to be used and only minor modifications may be necessary. The lawyers will make all objections to the wording for the record and the judge may change a word or two. They won't be read to the jurors until the close of the trial, after closing arguments.

Mr. Brooks must not have asked Momma to appear because she would be there if he told her to be there.

If any of the injured parties sue her for allowing him to use her vehicle, the judgment will exceed her policy. If he was not an insured driver on the policy, the insurer will not pay. Guess what? In either situation, they can force the sale of her home, garnish her wages and strip her banks accounts to satisfy the judgment.

legal opinions??...I think sometimes the instructions are read to jury before closing and I got the impression that would be the case here. I thought it might be good so jurors can listen to closing with eye as to their task..oh she just said 107 pages.Maybe I got the timing wrong?

 

[turaj]

I think this is the only case I have ever watched that the prosecution had no rebuttal case….I would assume that means the defendant did not bring any evidence forward that needed addressed……which was obvious watching but I hope it’s not lost on the defendant but I bet it turns into a conspiracy if he figures it out while still in court and gets unmuted long enough to voice his opinion…..my opinion only.

Even if they had anything they know this is a ticking time bomb and need to get it done.

 

[turaj]

He is "pro perp" alright!!! And what is the point of the mask where no one is anywhere near him.

 

[BeckyF]

Please Lord never let me be called for jury duty!

 

[Weki]

He clearly didn’t want to testify and wanted her to close the evidence on his behalf! He has no defense!

 

[turaj]

They may have to use stun tactic at verdict as he will not be in control

 

[Gardenista]

He's responding to her appropriately without headphones on. Oops

 

[turaj]

come on judge lets get moving on instructions.

 

[BeckyF]

Judge: I’m going to ask the defendant one more time, and then proceeds to ask the defendant 5 or 6 more times…..my opinion only.

This has driven me nuts since the start of this trial.

 

[turaj]

can you believe he has baricaded himself off with the boxes. Those poor deputies in that room with him.