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DC Grand Juries Signal a Shift: High-Profile Protest Cases Spark Controversy as Indictments Fall Flat

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Washington, D.C. — Serving on a federal grand jury can be an arduous yet insightful experience, as described by an individual reflecting on their time with the jury in the nation’s capital. Their experience, spanning five intense weeks, included daily sessions from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by evenings filled with work at a law firm. This demanding schedule, however, fostered a sense of privilege in engaging with a diverse group of citizens focused on one critical task: assessing whether there was sufficient evidence for the prosecution of criminal cases. Recently, several D.C. grand … Read more

Defendant’s “Bad Day” Excuse Falls Flat After Assault on Las Vegas Judge Goes Viral

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LAS VEGAS, NV – A defendant who attacked a female judge in a stunning courtroom incident blamed his actions on having a “bad day.” Deobra Redden, a three-time convicted felon, admitted to attempting to kill Judge Mary Kay Holthus, claiming she had a personal vendetta against him. The shocking confrontation was caught on video and quickly went viral. According to court documents obtained by 8 News Now, Redden told officers that the judge had it out for him and referred to her as “evil.” He later apologized to the officers for his behavior and questioned … Read more