Brooks appeared before Judge Jennifer Dorrow on Monday, Oct. 31 to schedule a sentencing hearing and handle any other logistics associated with the hearing. A jury found Brooks guilty on all charges Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack that took place Nov. 21, 2021. The jury deliberated for less than three hours. This, after a trial of more than three weeks that was, perhaps, unlike any other we have seen. Brooks was convicted of all 76 counts, including six counts of first-degree murder. Brooks faces a mandatory life sentence for each of the six first-degree manslaughter convictions. In addition, he was convicted of 70 other charges in the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack. Darrow must decide the penalties. It will also be up to the judge whether any or all of these will be concurrent or consecutive to others. During sentencing, there is an opportunity for victims and their families to make impact statements. Brooks will also have the opportunity to address the court and the community. According to Waukesha County District Attorney Sue Opper, there are some people who want to talk. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news by email from FOX6 News If Brooks wants to appeal his convictions, all of that will have to happen after sentencing. Under Wisconsin law, Brooks has 20 days to file an appeal after his conviction. This is a developing story.
