July 26, 2010:

According to a report, U.S. District Court Judge Joanna Seybert ruled late last week that David Brooks' brother and girlfriend were to be barred from the Central Islip, NY courtroom after an incident where David was found fumbling with pills which had been concealed

July 20, 2010:

According to a report, proceedings today in the federal trial of David Brooks came screeching to a standstill when the Central Islip, NY courtroom was cleared and Brooks hustled out after guards reportedly observed pills drop out

February 17, 2010:

On Tuesday, February 16, former standardbred owner David Brooks, currently on trial in Central Islip, New York, unexpectedly exited proceedings to get to a bathroom. A federal marshal was quoted as telling the presiding judge that Brooks was "having some stomach issues."

February 10, 2010:

Former DHB comptroller Travis Brooks has provided testimony in the trial of former standardbred horse owner David Brooks. Also, according to a report, there is an update regarding the tranquilizer Ativan which David Brooks' attorneys claim their client needs to take part in his defense

February 9, 2010:

Yesterday during a court hearing in Central Islip, New York, David Brooks' attorneys maintained that without the prescription tranquilizer Ativan their client will suffer panic attacks and will be unfit to take part in his