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crime-and-justice2 years ago

Attacker of Nevada Judge Faces Additional Charges

Deobra Delone Redden, who attacked a Nevada judge in a viral courtroom video, was sentenced to up to four years in prison for an unrelated attempted battery charge. The judge, Mary Kay Holthus, confirmed that she was not changing the sentence she was in the process of imposing before the attack. Redden, diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, could face additional charges related to the courtroom attack and has a history of violent criminal convictions.

crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Defendant to Face Judge Again After Wild Courtroom Attack"

Defendant Deobra Redden, who attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus in a wild courtroom brawl, is scheduled to appear before her again in Las Vegas. Redden, facing prison time for a felony battery charge, leaped over the judge's bench and attacked her after she refused to show leniency. He faces charges including extortion, coercion with force, and battery on a protected person. Redden's criminal record is marked by violent offenses, and the judge is expected to continue sentencing in his other case involving a baseball bat attack.

crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Defendant to Face Judge Again After Wild Courtroom Attack"

Defendant Deobra Redden, who attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus during his sentencing for a felony battery charge, is scheduled to appear before her again in Las Vegas. Redden, facing prison time, leaped over the judge’s bench and attacked her, leading to a brawl in the courtroom. He faces charges including extortion, coercion with force, and battery on a protected person. Redden's criminal record includes prior convictions for violent offenses, and the district attorney described him as having been violent his entire adult life.

crime2 years ago

Judge Denies No-Prison Plea Deal in Fatal Minneapolis Carjacking Case

A judge in Minneapolis has rejected a no-prison plea deal for a defendant involved in a deadly carjacking incident. The defendant had pleaded guilty to charges related to the carjacking, which resulted in the death of an innocent bystander. However, the judge deemed the proposed plea deal inadequate and expressed concerns about the defendant's lack of remorse. The case will now proceed to trial, where the defendant could face a potentially longer sentence if convicted.