"Defendant's Courtroom Attack on Nevada Judge Reignites Debate on Judicial Safety"

In Las Vegas, defendant Deobra Delone Redden attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus in court during his sentencing for a felony battery case. After leaping over the defense table and assaulting the judge, Redden was restrained by court officials, resulting in injuries to both the judge and a courtroom marshal. Redden, who has a history of violent offenses, now faces new charges including battery on a protected person. His sentencing was postponed, and the district attorney has labeled him as an extreme danger to the community.