Attack

Defendant’s Violent Courtroom Attack Leads to Tense Reunion with Judge

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A defendant is set to appear again in front of Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus on Monday morning after a violent courtroom altercation. Deobra Redden, who was facing a felony battery charge, leapt over the judge’s bench and attacked her during his previous appearance on January 3. In an attempt to avoid prison time, Redden pleaded for leniency and claimed he was trying to change his violent behavior. When it became apparent that the judge was going to sentence him to prison, Redden became agitated and charged forward, … Read more

Former DC National Guard Lawyer Accuses Army Officials of Retaliation for Exposing Pro-Trump Generals’ Role in Capitol Attack

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Washington, D.C. – The former top lawyer for the D.C. National Guard, Colonel Earl Matthews, has accused Army officials of retaliation for uncovering the involvement of pro-Trump generals in the stand down of National Guard troops during the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Matthews made these accusations in an interview published in the New York Times on January 3. The colonel filed a 37-page whistleblower reprisal complaint with the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General on October 20, 2023, which was publicly released last week. In the complaint, Matthews alleges that … Read more

Nevada Democrats’ Criminal Justice Reforms Raise Concerns After Las Vegas Judge Attack

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CARSON CITY, Nevada – Democrats in Nevada have passed legislation aimed at reducing the state’s prison population by reducing criminal penalties and weakening parole laws. The move came before a recent attack on a Las Vegas judge by an individual with a significant criminal history. In 2019, the Democrat-led Nevada legislature passed AB 236, which included provisions such as reducing penalties for domestic violence offenders and making it harder to classify individuals as “habitual offenders.” Despite some bipartisan support for the bill at the time, Democrats have since blocked attempts by Republicans, led by Governor … Read more

Trump Launches Fiery Social Media Attack on Judge Deciding His NY Fraud Case, Puts Residency of His Empire at Stake

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump expressed his fury at Judge Arthur Engoron in a series of social media posts on Saturday. The judge is presiding over a New York civil fraud case that has the potential to bar Trump from conducting business in the state, where he established his real estate empire. Prior to the trial, Judge Engoron ruled in favor of the top claim brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James in the civil lawsuit. The judge found that Trump and his company had deceived banks, insurers, and others … Read more