Bail set at $5 million for Brooks, sixth victim, a child, dies

WAUKESHA, Wisc., November, 23, 2021 – Today, Waukesha County Court Commissioner Kevin Costello honored the prosecution’s request and set bail at $5 million – a full $5 million, not a percentage – for Darrell E Brooks Jr.  Prosecutors also revealed that a total of 62 people were injured in Sunday’s Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy. A […]

Red SUV plows into Wisconsin holiday parade

Story Updates: 10:40 a.m. 11/24/21: Updated to reflect the correct judge who presided over the bail hearing from Michelle Havas to Cedric Cornwall. 10:56 p.m. 11/21/21: Washington Post reports five people were killed and more than 40 were injured. 9:15 p.m. 11/21/21: Added suspect in today’s mass casualty event. 8:22 p.m. 11/21/21: According to a […]

Kyle Rittenhouse found not guilty

KENOSHA, WI, November 19, 2021 – Today, Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, was found not guilty on all charges. Rittenhouse was facing charges of first-degree reckless homicide, first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide and two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety after he fatally shot two people and injured a third person during civil unrest in […]