In Las Vegas, Deobra Redden, a three-time felon, attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus and several staff members in a courtroom during his sentencing for attempted battery with substantial bodily harm. A new video shows Redden charging at the judge, resulting in injuries to the judge, her bailiff, and a corrections officer. Redden now faces 13 new charges related to the attack and is scheduled for a continued hearing, with the possibility of appearing via teleconference from jail.
In Las Vegas, Judge Mary Kay Holthus was attacked in her courtroom by Deobra Redden, a three-time felon, during his sentencing for attempted battery. Redden lunged at the judge, causing injury to her and several staff members. The judge has since ordered Redden to appear in court "by any and all means necessary" for further proceedings. The attack resulted in injuries requiring stitches and a dislocated shoulder for a marshal, and cuts for a law clerk. Redden faces 13 new charges related to the attack and has a history of criminal behavior, including a previous prison sentence for domestic battery. Judge Holthus has returned to work, and Redden's bail arguments will be heard by a different judge.
