Waukesha Christmas parade attack suspect Darrell Brooks faces 71 new charges and life behind bars if he’s convicted

DARNELL Brooks, the suspect in the Waukesha Christmas Parade that killed six and injured multiple others, is now facing 71 new charges Wednesday.

Originally, Brooks was charged with five counts of intentional homicide. But an amended criminal complaint was filed, adding the new charges.

Waukesha Christmas Parade suspect, Darnell Brooks, is facing 71 new charges in connection to the crash that killed six peopleGetty – Pool

The now 77 charges include: first-degree intentional homicide [six counts], first-degree recklessly endangering safety [61 counts], hit and run resulting in death [two counts], misdemeanor battery [two counts].

Each first-degree intentional homicide charge carries a mandatory life sentence if Brooks is convicted.

Brooks is accused of allegedly driving his SUV through a crowd of people during a Christmas parade. Prosecutors say Brooks intentionally swerved his vehicle with the intent of hitting people.

The criminal complaint claims that Brooks had ignored several attempts to stop him.