Waukesha Christmas parade suspect Darrell Brooks goes shirtless in court

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3 years ago

October 7, 2022

Waukesha Christmas parade suspect Darrell Brooks has stripped off in court, in a bizarre series of events

Waukesha Christmas parade suspect Darrell Brooks is accused of killing 6 people and has appeared in court, shirtless.

In a bizarre series of events, the 40-Year-Old is representing himself and consistently disrupted the court proceedings.

WI v. Darrell Brooks: Judge Dorow dismisses the jury for lunch. She's now discussing the objections Darrell Brooks made during the first part of jury instructions. Judge Dorow notes he again objected to the name Darrell Brooks and questioned a law referenced in the instructions. pic.twitter.com/2T9ZRbBR27
— Sierra Gillespie (@sierragillespie) October 6, 2022

That’s when Judge Jennifer Dorow decided to move the defendant to another room to participate via video link, with the ability to mute him.

Judge Dorow asks that #DarrellBrooks not object during the remainder of jury instruction. Instead, she suggests he write down objections that will be reviewed at a later time. Judge Dorow asks that Brooks not interrupt as jurors are brought in. pic.twitter.com/s9BGMPe8OR
— Sierra Gillespie (@sierragillespie) October 6, 2022

However, the antics continued as he removed his shirt, putting his back to the camera.

"He took his shirt off as well and I'm also told that he is threatening to throw and break items," Judge Dorow noted. https://t.co/ceGXsVF4yK
— Sierra Gillespie (@sierragillespie) October 6, 2022

He threatened to throw and break items nearby. He then took off his shoe and refused to sit down.

Judge Dorow believes his actions are an attempt at delaying his trial.

Brooks is staring down the barrel at six first degree intentional homicide charges and 61 counts of reckless endangerment.

This could see him handed down a punishment of life behind bars.

Iran live updates: Trump claims Khamenei dead as Iran insists he remains in command

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9 hours ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

President Donald Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed.
Trump describes the moment as the greatest opportunity for the Iranian people to “take back their country”.
Iran insists its leader is “firmly commanding the field”.
Israel and the U.S. have carried out strikes on Iran.
Impacts have been reported in Israel and across Gulf states as Iran launches retaliatory attacks.
The escalation has sparked fear and panic, with civilians fleeing major cities.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran as missiles hit Gulf bases and oil surges

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

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9 hours ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

The United States and Israel have launched a sweeping military operation against Iran, striking leadership targets and more than 500 military sites in what President Trump has dubbed Operation Epic Fury.

Explosions have rocked Tehran, with civilians fleeing the capital as U.S. sea and air assets carry out sustained attacks. Washington says the mission is designed to prevent a nuclear armed Iran and has even called on Iranians to rise up against the regime.

Iran has retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases across the region, including in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While many projectiles were intercepted, a U.S. base in Bahrain sustained damage.

Gulf states long seen as stable hubs for global business are now directly in the firing line, raising fears of a wider regional war.

Oil prices are climbing and tankers are diverting from the Strait of Hormuz as markets react to the escalating conflict. U.S. aircraft carriers, advanced fighter jets and missile destroyers remain in position, signalling more strikes could follow.

With global leaders scrambling diplomatically, the world is watching to see whether this spirals further or shifts back to negotiations.

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Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz

Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and military buildup in the region

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11 hours ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and military buildup in the region

In Short:
– Iran’s Guard Corps advises ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions.
– Tankers have diverted to Qatar and UAE amidst concerns over safety and potential Iranian threats.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has instructed ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane linking to the Persian Gulf. About a hundred merchant vessels transit the strait daily, according to the U.S.Tensions have escalated recently as the U.S. increased military presence in the region and Iran issued threats. Western nations are concerned about Iran potentially laying sea mines to disrupt commercial traffic. Currently, no evidence suggests Iran has mined the strait.

Ships have been repeatedly warned against entering the strait, as stated by crews in the area and the European Union’s naval command, Aspides. On Saturday, dozens of tankers diverted, with some seeking refuge in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates while others opted to steer clear of the region, as reported by oil brokers and shipowners.

Shipping Concerns

Tensions continue to impact shipping operations as carriers remain cautious in the Gulf region.

Tanker crews reported hearing explosions near Iran’s Kharg Island, which is vital for the country’s oil exports, as it handles 90% of its crude oil shipments.