Habitual Felon Convicted of High-Speed Chase and Multiple Traffic Violations: Sentenced to Prison

Asheville, North Carolina – A jury has found Ancil Kenny Edmonds, 41, guilty of felony flee to elude arrest and eight related traffic violations after a high-speed chase. The three-day trial concluded with the conviction, which also declared Edmonds a habitual felon. Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams announced the verdict. Edmonds was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Nathaniel J. Poovey to serve an active prison term of 64 to 89 months. During the trial, the state presented evidence that on January 17, 2023, North Carolina Highway Patrol State Trooper Dalton Ledford detected Edmonds’ vehicle … Read more

Shocking Courtroom Chaos: Violent Felon Leaps Over Bench and Assaults Judge in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — In a startling incident captured by court cameras, a convicted felon attacked a judge during his sentencing hearing in Clark County District Court. Deobra Redden, 30, leapt over the bench and aggressively pushed Judge Mary Kay Holthus against the wall, leading to a scuffle between Redden and court officials. The altercation resulted in one court official receiving treatment at a local hospital. As a result of his violent outburst, Redden will face new charges of battery and battery against a protected person in court on Thursday. According to a statement by Court … Read more