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Federal Judge Overseeing Trump’s Election Interference Case Targeted in “Swatting” Attack at Her Home

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WASHINGTON — Authorities responded to a potential “swatting” attack at the home of Tanya Chutkan, the federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s election interference case. Police and fire trucks arrived at Chutkan’s residence after receiving false reports of a shooting. Although Chutkan was home at the time, she was unharmed, and police found no evidence of any crime. The origins of the emergency call remain unknown. “Swatting” involves making a false report to law enforcement in order to draw a response to a specific location. Chutkan is presiding over Special Counsel Jack Smith’s federal … Read more

Man Charged with Attacking Las Vegas Judge to Appear in Court Again for Sentencing Hearing

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – The man accused of attacking District Judge Mary Kay Holthus during a sentencing hearing is slated to appear in court once again. Deobra Redden, 30, was caught on video launching himself at the judge after she announced she would not sentence him to probation for an attempted battery charge. Chief Judge Jerry Wiese confirmed that Holthus plans to preside over another sentencing hearing for Redden on Monday. Redden initially refused to be transported to court for an initial appearance on the charges relating to the attack. However, a court order issued … Read more

Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Attempted Murder Case After Attorney Challenges Probable Cause

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Jackson, Mississippi – A man facing trial for the attempted murder of a police officer in Jackson will remain in custody, as his lawyer’s attempt to have the case dismissed was unsuccessful. Attorney Kevin Camp, representing Chauncey Reed, argued that the traffic stop which resulted in a shootout between Reed, his brother Eliot, and Officer Michael Tarrio lacked probable cause. Unfortunately, Eliot Reed lost his life during the incident. Camp contended that Tarrio’s inability to testify about the specific details, including the stop itself, due to his death in an unrelated incident in 2022, undermined … Read more

Repeat Offender Who Attacked Judge Returns for Sentencing: What’s Next for Deobra Redden?

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LAS VEGAS (TND) — A man who launched himself over a judge’s bench and attacked the judge in Las Vegas will face the same judge on Monday. Deobra Redden is expected to appear before Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus. Redden is facing prison time for a felony battery charge stemming from a baseball bat attack in 2023. He had tried to convince the judge to show him leniency, claiming he was turning his life around. However, when it became clear that he would be sentenced to prison, Redden lunged at the judge. … Read more