"Defendant's Violent Attack on Judge Leads to Court Safety Review, Marshal Injured"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Debora Redden, a three-time felon in Las Vegas, attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus in the courtroom after being sentenced to jail instead of receiving parole. Redden, who has a history of violence, leaped over the stand and tackled the judge, causing injuries to her and two other court officials. He later claimed he was trying to kill the judge and blamed his actions on having a "bad day." Redden faces six new felony charges and seven misdemeanors for the attack and refused to appear in court for these new charges. Judge Holthus received medical attention but was later released, and the courthouse incident is being described as a rare and alarming breach of security.