A convicted criminal who was captured on video attacking a Nevada judge in a courtroom now faces 13 new charges.
Attack During Sentencing
Judge Mary Kay Holthus of the Clark County District Court was mid-sentencing 30-year-old convict Deobra Delone Redden on Wednesday when he attacked her.
Court Appearance Refused
Redden was scheduled for a court appearance on Thursday to respond to new charges. However, he refused to attend.
Jail Record Update
Clark County jail records updated online indicate that Redden remained incarcerated without bond as of Friday. His court date has been rescheduled to Tuesday morning.
Background of the Incident
The assault took place during a hearing where Redden was being sentenced for attempted battery causing substantial bodily harm. In November, he had pleaded guilty to a reduced charge.
Baseball Bat Attack
According to court records, he initially faced charges related to a baseball bat attack, including felony assault with a deadly weapon.
Criminal History
Redden has a history of legal issues, including a 2021 prison term for third-offense domestic battery and prior charges of felony assault.
Redden Deemed Competent in October
Earlier, a judge had ordered an assessment of Redden’s competency, and he was ultimately deemed competent in October.
Redden’s Statement to Judge
During the hearing, Redden expressed his determination to do the right thing, saying, “I’m a person who will never stop trying to do the right thing, no matter how hard it is.”
Judge’s Reaction
Holthus, acknowledging his statement, expressed doubt due to his criminal history. The Judge said, “I think it’s time that you get a taste of something else because I just can’t with that history.”
Rushed into the Judge’s Bench
Video footage captured the shocking moment when Redden suddenly lunged from his position and rushed into the judge’s bench to tackle her.
Uttering Explicit Language
While lunging at the stunned judge, Redden was heard uttering, “Nah f… that b..tch.”
Attempt to Evade the Assault
Despite the marshal and the judge attempting to evade the assault, Redden managed to throw himself onto both of them, proceeding to assault Holthus viciously.
Repeatedly Striking the Judge
In the video, Redden can be heard repeatedly striking Holthus and shouting explicit language at her while security officers struggled to subdue the agitated offender.
Aftermath in Courtroom
Following the assault, court personnel, including a clerk, intervened to restrain Redden. An image from the court shows Judge Holthus holding her head in distress.
Injuries Details
The attack resulted in minor injuries to the judge, and an officer suffered a head gash and a dislocated shoulder.
New Charges Against Redden
The new charges faced by Redden include coercion with force, intimidation of a public officer, extortion, and multiple counts of battery on a protected person.
Court Staff Bravery
Following the incident, the Las Vegas District Court issued a statement praising the bravery of court staff.
“Committed to a Safe and Secure Courthouse”
The court statement reads, “We commend the heroic acts of her staff, law enforcement, and all others who subdued the defendant. The court remains committed to a safe and secure courthouse and courtrooms.”
Reviewing Protocol for Judiciary and Public
“We are reviewing all our protocols and will do whatever is necessary to protect the judiciary, the public, and our employees,” the statement concluded.
Judge Holthus’s Background
Judge Holthus, with over 27 years in the district attorney’s office, was elected in 2018 and has a background in handling special victims’ cases.
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