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