After the fourth day of the criminal trial was over, the judge gaveled it into session.
She tried to explain why he wore bright orange jail clothing, not the suit or other street clothes that he has access to.
He was taken to a neighboring courtroom after more than a dozen disruptions.
His back was facing the camera when he appeared on video from that courtroom. Dorow said that he had removed a shoe and was going to throw it.
Dorow explained the legal reasons for his removal from the court.
If he continued the chaos in front of the jurors, he would be at risk in his defense.
Despite the plan for opening statements to lead the proceedings, neither party had begun them as a result of the exchanges between Dorow andBrooks.
Sue Opper said prosecutors would take up to seven days to present their case. It's not clear how long it would take for his defense to be presented.
Six people were killed and dozens of others were injured in the attack on the Christmas Parade in November of 2011.
Opper said that she's convinced that the man is competent to stand trial and that his behavior should be seen as a delay tactic.
"At no time has anyone in this case had a competency concern," Opper said, noting professional and observational clues about his mental state, including monitored phone calls he has made from the jail.
She believes he is competent to proceed with the trial. His conduct is deliberate and intentional. He is trying to stop the proceedings.
Four examiners who evaluated him for his insanity defense did not raise any issues about his legal competency.
She shared her observations and concluded that Opper's conduct was more about "defiance" than mental health.
On the third day of the trial, the judge denied the request to adjourn the trial.
On the second day of the trial, opening statements will be made.
DarrellBrooks Jr. was removed from the courtroom multiple times on the first day of the trial.
Opper asked to have her request to deny video recording of victims and witnesses reconsidered.
Opper said that having their faces captured by cameras would make them more traumatised as the trial goes on.
In September, Dorow made a decision on the issue.
Everything is supposed to be transparent. The trial is a public one.
The court tried to keep the names of the victims private. I have tried to protect their privacy. It is time for this trial to start.
The names of the victims will be on the record.
The court has no choice but to listen to Opper's concerns, Dorow said. She said that she was aware of the impact.
Preliminary instructions for the jury to follow as the case progresses are the last order of business before the opening statements.
Not discussing the case with anyone or exposing themselves to media reports of the trial were some of the instructions.
The explanations of what jurors needed to consider were included in each count.
Throughout the day, this story will be changed.
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