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Darrell Brooks listens to victim statements during his sentencing in a Waukesha County Circuit Court in Waukesha, Wis., on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. Dozens of people are expected to speak at the sentencing proceedings for Brooks, who was convicted of killing six people and injuring dozens more when he drove his SUV through a Christmas parade in Waukesha last year. (Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP, Pool)

Man who killed 6 in Christmas parade gets life sentence, no chance of release

By Todd Richmond - Associated Press

Darrell Brooks reacts as the guilty verdict is read during his trial in a Waukesha County Circuit Court in Waukesha, Wis., on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Dozens of people are expected to speak at sentencing proceedings for Brooks, who is convicted of killing six people when he drove his SUV through a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee last year. He will face six mandatory life terms when Judge Jennifer Dorow sentences him on Wednesday. Dorow set aside Tuesday for victims and their families to address Brooks, marking the first time they will be allowed to confront him. (Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP, Pool)

‘I feel gutted’: Victims of parade crash speak at sentencing

By Amy Forliti and Todd Richmond - Associated Press

Defendant Darrell Brooks, representing himself, gets agitated during his trial while looking for documents in court, Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Waukesha, Wis. Brooks is on trial for homicide and reckless endangerment where six people were killed and dozens of others injured when he drove an SUV through a Christmas parade. (Angela Peterson/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP)

The media double standard on racism

By Editorial Board - The Washington Times

FILE - Darrell Brooks, center, is escorted out of the courtroom after making his initial appearance, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Waukesha County Court in Waukesha, Wis. Prosecutors added dozens of charges Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, against Brooks, accused of driving his SUV through a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee last year. The additional charges include multiple counts of reckless endangerment, hit-and-run involving death, bail jumping and battery. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP, Pool, File)

Prosecutors add dozens of charges in Wisconsin Christmas parade deaths

By Todd Richmond - Associated Press

Darrell Brooks Jr., center, is escorted out of the courtroom after making his initial appearance, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Waukesha County Court in Waukesha, Wis. Prosecutors in Wisconsin have charged Brooks with intentional homicide in the deaths of at least five people who were killed when an SUV was driven into a Christmas parade. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP, Pool)

Suspect in Waukesha parade carnage says he feels ‘demonized’

Associated Press

Darrell Brooks Jr., center, is escorted out of the courtroom after making his initial appearance, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Waukesha County Court in Waukesha, Wis. Prosecutors in Wisconsin have charged Brooks with intentional homicide in the deaths of at least five people who were killed when an SUV was driven into a Christmas parade. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP, Pool)

Suspect in Waukesha parade carnage says he feels ‘demonized’

Associated Press

In this May 19, 2017, file photo, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm talks in his office about the benefits of placing prosecutors with police officers in neighborhoods to address crime and seek alternatives to prison. (AP Photo/Ivan Moreno) ** FILE **

DA criticized after admitting parade crash suspect recently released on ‘inappropriately low’ bail

By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans (42) reacts after he made a three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Davis Bertans’ hot shooting streak brings sigh of relief for Wizards

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Brooks: No apology for remarks ahead of riot

Associated Press

FILE - Then-Houston Rockets Russell Westbrook, right, grabs a rebound next to Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James during the second half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., in this Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, file photo. On Russell Westbrook's first day of practice with the Washington Wizards, he already was setting a tone -- showing up early, cajoling teammates and calling them to task, teaching younger players. The Wizards hope they charted a new course by swapping John Wall for Westbrook in a deal with Houston and pairing the new point guard with shooting guard Bradley Beal with the aim of getting back to the playoffs after a two-year absence. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Adding Westbrook to Beal, Wizards hope to return to playoffs

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Old Country Store was mission field for late owner

By BRANDON SHIELDS and The Jackson Sun - Associated Press

In this booking photo made available Thursday, June 18, 2020 by the Fulton County, Ga., Sheriff's Office, shows Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe. Rolfe, who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction, was charged with felony murder and 10 other charges. Rolfe was fired after the shooting. (Fulton County Sheriff's Office via AP)

Ex-officer’s lawyers say trip didn’t break bond conditions

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

North Carolina city enacts curfew after police shoot man

Associated Press

"RIP Rayshard" is spray painted on a sign as as flames engulf a Wendy's restaurant during protests Saturday, June 13, 2020, in Atlanta. The restaurant was where Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by police Friday evening following a struggle in the restaurant's drive-thru line. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

`Stop fighting!’ Atlanta sobriety test quickly turned deadly

By RUSS BYNUM and BRYNN ANDERSON - Associated Press

Company poised to purchase NORPAC’s facilities

Associated Press

Man gets 3 life terms for killing young stepsisters, man

Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Troy Brown Jr. (6) dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 115-99. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards searching for right balance on how to develop younger players

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) looks on during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

‘Underachieving’ Wizards get fresh start with season opener Thursday

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Reba McEntire arrives at the 46th Annual Country Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn new Vegas headliners

By Kimberly Pierceall - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kent Bazemore, right, goes up for a shot as Boston Celtics center Jared Sullinger defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers rally to beat Celtics 101-92

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press