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Repeat Offender Who Attacked Judge Returns for Sentencing: What’s Next for Deobra Redden?

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LAS VEGAS (TND) — A man who launched himself over a judge’s bench and attacked the judge in Las Vegas will face the same judge on Monday. Deobra Redden is expected to appear before Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus. Redden is facing prison time for a felony battery charge stemming from a baseball bat attack in 2023. He had tried to convince the judge to show him leniency, claiming he was turning his life around. However, when it became clear that he would be sentenced to prison, Redden lunged at the judge. … Read more

Clark County Judge Attacked in Las Vegas Courtroom; Updates on Injured Victims Provided

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LAS VEGAS – A district court judge in Las Vegas is recovering after being attacked by a defendant during a courtroom proceeding. Judge Mary Kay Holthus was injured but has since been released from medical assistance, according to Clark County Chief Judge Jerry Wiese. The attack occurred as the judge was preparing to sentence Deobra Redden, a three-time felon, for attempted battery with substantial bodily harm. Redden lunged over the bench and attacked Judge Holthus. Shane Brandon, a court marshal who was present during the attack, sustained a head injury and was taken to the … Read more

Courthouse Chaos: Nevada Judge Attacked in Violent Brawl During Felony Battery Case

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – A Nevada judge was physically assaulted during a courtroom incident involving a defendant in a felony battery case. The defendant, Deobra Delone Redden, leaped over a defense table and the judge’s bench, landing on top of Judge Mary Kay Holthus. The attack triggered a chaotic and violent brawl among court officials, attorneys, and witnesses. Although Judge Holthus sustained injuries from the incident, she did not require hospitalization. The incident occurred at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas around 11 a.m. In a video recording of the courtroom, Judge Holthus can … Read more