Darrell Brooks, accused of killing six when he drove an SUV through a Wisconsin Christmas parade, was charged with crimes earlier this month but released on $1,000 bail.

Darrell Brooks is dropping his court-appointed attorney. Michael Covey has been Brooks' attorney for the last two years as part of Brooks' appeal. Brooks now wants to represent himself going forward.

During his trial, Brooks regularly shouted at Judge Jennifer Dorow, claiming his name was not Darrell Brooks and that Wisconsin had no jurisdiction over him, according to the U.K.'s Independent.

Darrell Brooks is dropping his court-appointed attorney. Michael Covey has been Brooks' attorney for the last two years as part of Brooks' appeal. Brooks now wants to represent himself going forward.