January 4th 2024.
Chaos erupted in Las Vegas on the morning of Jan. 3 when Deobra Delone Redden, a convicted criminal, assaulted Judge Mary Kay Holthus of the Clark County District Court. Security footage captured the shocking moment. Redden had been denied bail during the sentencing session and had leapt from his seat to tackle the judge at her bench.
Redden yelled, “Nah f*** that b*tch” as he threw himself on top of both the judge and a marshal. He punched the judge repeatedly, even as security officers attempted to restrain him. Judge Holthus pleaded for mercy. Both the judge and the marshal were injured, with the judge’s condition being closely monitored. The marshal was transported to the hospital for treatment.
In response to the incident, the Las Vegas District Court issued a statement praising those involved in subduing Redden. They commended the heroic acts of court staff, law enforcement, and others who defended the judge. The court also expressed their commitment to ensuring a safe and secure courthouse, pledging to review all protocols and take necessary actions to protect the judiciary, the public, and staff.
Redden had been found competent in October 2023 and had faced charges including battery, robbery, assault, injury to property, and coercion. This attack on Judge Holthus was a shocking example of the kind of violence that can occur in a courtroom.
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