Accused Soho House Murderer's Dad Goes to Court for Rape 8.75K Maureen O'Connor 12/15/10 01:01PM Filed to: Coincidences Coincidences Nicholas brooks joseph brooks Crime Murder Rape New York Appic Accused of raping starlets, movie composer Joseph Brooks appeared in court today, four days after his son appeared in the same courthouse for attempted murder. Just like in the movies, the bailiffs broke into song: "It's a family affa-a-air." [NYDN]