Courtroom

Las Vegas Judge Attacked in Courtroom: Assailant Sentenced to Prison

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LAS VEGAS, NV – Five days after Deobra Redden attacked a Las Vegas judge in the courtroom, he faced her again, this time with added security measures in place. The 30-year-old appeared before Judge Mary Kay Holthus, with his wrists chained to his body and court officers on either side of him. During the sentence hearing on Monday, Judge Holthus sentenced Redden to 19 to 48 months in prison for a previous charge of attempted battery with substantial bodily harm. The incident that occurred last week, in which Redden leaped over the bench to attack … Read more

Retired State Judge’s Perjury Charge Faces Scrutiny in Anchorage Courtroom Amid Allegations of Grand Jury Corruption

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Anchorage, Alaska – Arguments were presented in an Anchorage court on Monday regarding whether a perjury charge against a retired state judge should be dismissed. The case involves Margaret Murphy, a former District Court Judge from Homer who has been indicted by a grand jury on a single count of perjury. The charge stems from allegations made by a conservative activist, David Haeg, who has a history of hunting violations and has accused the Alaska judicial system of corruption. Anchorage Superior Judge Thomas A. Matthews stated at the outset of the oral arguments that he … Read more

Assailant of Las Vegas Judge Sentenced to Maximum 4-Year Prison Term, Delivering Justice for Courtroom Attack

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Las Vegas, Nevada – A man who attacked a judge in Las Vegas has been sentenced to up to four years in prison. The incident occurred in the courtroom of District Judge Andrew Gordon during a sentencing hearing for the attacker’s son. The judge was physically assaulted by the man after he became angry with the sentence handed down to his son. The attacker, whose name has not been released, pleaded guilty to charges of battery and assault on a public officer. He was sentenced to a minimum of two years and a maximum of … Read more

Defendant’s Violent Outburst Sends Shockwaves Through Courtroom

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LAS VEGAS (AP) – A defendant who violently attacked a judge in a courtroom brawl is set to appear before her again on Monday morning. Deobra Redden, who was facing a felony battery charge, tried to persuade Judge Mary Kay Holthus to show leniency and believe that he was changing his violent ways. However, when it became apparent that Redden was going to be sentenced to prison, he erupted in anger and charged at the judge, sparking a chaotic scene. In a shocking act caught on video, Redden vaulted over the judge’s bench, tackling Holthus … Read more