Courthouse

The Las Vegas District Court Seeks Additional Marshals to Enhance Courthouse Security After Attack on Judge

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas District Court is facing a shortage of marshals, raising concerns about the security of the courthouse, according to Chief Judge Jerry Wiese. Currently, the court ideally needs 136 marshals, but only 99 positions are filled. In response to the shortage, plans are underway to bring in additional personnel and fill the openings left by the attack on Clark County Judge Mary Kary Holthus. Following the recent attack, courtrooms are working to increase security by adding extra staff. Judge Wiese stated that a meeting has been held with a … Read more

Courthouse Chaos: Violent Outburst During Sentencing Shocks Las Vegas Judge

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada — A Las Vegas judge was physically assaulted by a convicted felon during a courtroom sentencing on Tuesday. The incident occurred when the judge handed down the defendant’s sentence, resulting in a violent outburst that shocked those present in the courtroom. The felon, whose name has not been released, leaped across the table and attacked the judge, causing a chaotic scene. Court bailiffs and officers swiftly intervened and managed to subdue the assailant. The judge sustained minor injuries, but authorities have confirmed that they are not life-threatening. The motive behind the attack … 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